INTERCESSARY PRAYERS WITH SYMBOLS -3

OFFERINGS WITH PRAYERS (GOLDEN JUBILEE) 1. Globe: Lord, we offer this Globe as a symbol of the Universal church. We pray for our Holy Father Benedict XVI, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests and Religious. Bless us all, as your chosen instrument by the power of your Holy Spirit to follow your path and lead your people to the knowledge of your Kingdom. May we intercede for the whole humanity to enjoy the power of your love and forgiveness. 2. Bible: Lord, we offer this Bible as the symbol of our religious family. Nourish us with the power of your resurrected glory so that like the apostles we too may recognize you at the Eucharist and draw strength and Grace to carry out the mission entrusted to us by your call in this CFMSS family. 3. Plant: Lord, we offer this plant symbolizing the growth of our mission here at Gurgaon during the past 50 years. You have been nurturing this little plant, which began with just 7 children & 3 sisters, have grown a fruit bearing tree with more than 2000 pupils. We thank you for enabling our sisters in the past and at present to reach out to many. Bless us to grow continually and to bear fruit for your Kingdom. 4. Lighted Candle: - Lord, we offer this/lighted candle as the symbol of our pioneer missionaries who worked for this mission and are enjoying the heavenly bliss now.. We remember them with gratitude. As this candle dies to self and gives light, we too may through the intercession of these pioneers be able to give light and life to others. 5. Cross & Constitution: - Lord, we offer this cross and constitution as the symbol of our Golden Jubilarians Srs. Fulgentia & Margaret. We thank you for all that they have received from you and shared with others in their mission. Bless them with a good health of mind and body to continue their life in joyful service. 6. Fruits: Lord, we offer this fruits as the symbol of the suffering humanity. We pray for the victims of natural calamities and communal rivalries especially for the victims of Orissa. May they enjoy your loving protection from all the evil powers. May they enjoy religious freedom to practice their faith. 7. Flowers: - Lord, we offer these flowers as the symbol of all of us gathered here. As the fragrance and the coloures of these flowers give joy to others all of us who take part in this Eucharist may experience the transforming power. May we impart the same with whom we live. 8. Bread & Wine: - Lord, we offer this bread and wine as the symbol of our Archdiocese. Bless our Archbishop, priests, religious and faithful. Enable us to be rooted in our faith that leads to trust. May we be united with you in the bond of love and fellowship.