Daily Archives: 1 March 2012

Prayers of General Intercession International Women’s Day 2012

The following prayers, written by Beth Nolen, are provided for use on International Women’s Day.

Priest: We are called to be people who listen to God’s Word and respond. Let us turn to God in prayer now, so that our prayers can help make a difference to our world.

We pray for men and women who hold positions of leadership and power within the Church, that their work will help empower all those influenced by their ministry, to know their full dignity and value. (Pause to enable the faithful to pray this prayer in their hearts.) Gracious God, hear our prayer. Continue reading