Friday, September 29, 2006

We Pray to the Lord

I have a little confession to make. When it comes to spontaneous intercessions at Mass, I get really nervous! At the local parish, there are a good number of "regulars" who have their usual intentions, and to try to offer a prayer without crashing into another person's intention is a bit like trying to "get in" and jump rope while your friends have the thing turning. (Come to think of it, I was always one of those who hesitated to just run in and start jumping, too.) Anyway, today I dove in to offer a special prayer "For Catholic media professionals, especially Karen who will be meeting with decision-makers in Hollywood about a new show." I did crash into another person's prayer. And it might only be my imagination, but I thought the "Lord, Hear our Prayer!" was especially strong.

2 comments:

Lisa said...

I never mastered jumping "Double Dutch," so I completely understand with intercessions. I don't mind speaking them, but I often hesitate out of concern for bumping into someone else's.

Anonymous said...

I confess that I too had major problems with "jumping in" until my son requested prayers to help him survive marine boot camp. the next chance I had to do so, I jumped in like a frog on a hot lily pad.