When the congregation I serve initiated a prayer chain several years ago, its participants were amazed at the response: healing
intercessions requested for all manner of illnesses and ailments — physical, emotional, 1 spiritual, societal.
Not exact matches
The verses says... 1I urge, then, first of all, that
requests, prayers,
intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Just as all Christians
request the
intercession of brothers and sisters on earth, so Catholics rely also on the
intercession of the saints in heaven, of whom the Blessed Virgin Mary is foremost, and invoke their aid in prayers, recognizing that prayers to the saints are also prayers with the saints, directed to Christ and to the Father, and that all blessings are received from God.