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The Second Intercessions Handbook - (38) HARVEST
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (38) HARVEST
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(38) HARVEST Harvest presents particular problems and opportunities. The traditional harvest festival locks into our rural nostalgia but may leave us feeling strangely disconnected from everyday concerns rather than fundamentally integrated into earthy realities, as it would have
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (44) SAND AND WATER
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (44) SAND AND WATER
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(44)SAND AND WATER The basic elements of earth, wind, fire and water always seem to strike a chord when used in prayer. The following intercession uses two elements which echo common experiences on our spiritual journey. The size of the congregation or group will affect how the p
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (39) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (39) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(39) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Interestingly, the annual act of remembrance seems to be gaining in impact in recent years. Perhaps it’s because those who have direct memories are becoming fewer in number and we realize what we’re in danger of losing…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (37) PENTECOST
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (37) PENTECOST
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(37) PENTECOST Pentecost lends itself to the use of its strong images, but other festivals and seasons of the year also have symbols attached to them which can be used to reinforce and enliven the intercessions. The response here would have to be introduced and rehearsed, or prin
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (25) RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (25) RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(24) THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT US The Lord’s Prayer is prayed millions of times every day. The problem is to mean what we pray! But Jesus was giving his disciples a framework for prayer which we do well to explore thoroughly all our lives and in all our praying. There are other pla
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (26) DOORS
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (26) DOORS
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(26) DOORS Sometimes a common image with a range of interpretations can provide a helpful peg for intercession. The visual reinforces the aural. Here the image of doors takes the intercession into both familiar and unfamiliar territory…
the second intercessions handbook - (73) LIGHTING A CANDLE
the second intercessions handbook - (73) LIGHTING A CANDLE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(73) LIGHTING A CANDLE The power of lighting candles is well known in most religious traditions. There are many references to candles in this book, not least in lighting one at the start of a time of prayer to mark it out as a time given to God…
the second intercessions handbook - PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU FORGET
the second intercessions handbook - PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU FORGET
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(75) PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU FORGET One of the things that can make Christians feel most guilty is not praying for people for whom we have promised to pray. I’ve felt worst of all when someone has come up and thanked me for my prayers (which have apparently been wonderfully effecti
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (68) FILES OF PRAYERS
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (68) FILES OF PRAYERS
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(68) FILES OF PRAYERS Two types of files may be particularly helpful as we take intercession more seriously. Of course the very idea of a file probably implies a certain kind of personality type – for some this will be hopelessly over-organized!…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (66) PREPARATION: ST PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (66) PREPARATION: ST PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(66) PREPARATION:ST PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE The famous prayer popularly known as St Patrick’s Breastplate can be a helpful preparation for any time of personal prayer because it places us securely within the light and protection of Christ…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (54) PEBBLES IN WATER