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Intercession meaning
The act of intervening or mediating between two parties. | A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.
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A second miracle attributed to John Paul II's intercession was approved on 2 July 2013, and confirmed by Pope Francis two days later (two miracles must be attributed to a person's intercession to be declared a saint).
Paul concludes his salutation with a prayerful wish for grace and peace.sfn Thanksgiving and intercession (4 7) Before addressing the main topic of the letter, Paul continues with a paragraph of thanksgiving and intercession.
Esther’s grandson, Ethan, a teenage artist “saved” through Matthew’s intercession, is packed off to study art with a wealthy benefactor in Massachusetts (he’s not the only talented island child, but Ethan is singled out because he passes for white).
We should not be accountable for only the fervency of our intercession but also for the relentlessness of our actions.
It was to hear an application for conditional use proposed by Mpila Sansi Arnaldo and Archelon Samba, Group of Intercession International Church, 1301 Long Plains Road on Tax Map 6 and Lot 46.
The campaign continues through June of this year and calls upon Catholics to pray for “the end of abortion and the protection of women and preborn children,” encouraging Catholics to seek the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life (see below).
The McCarthy’s started a prayer tree to ask for the intercession of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
Through the inspiration and intercession of the great mystical doctor of the Church, may we all come to a deeper understanding of our Savior.
Each of the Eucharistic prayers asks for the intercession of the saints (at least Mary and Joseph by name), but the First Eucharistic Prayer is the only one to invoke a large number of saints.
Ephesians 6:12 clearly explains that our warfare is not arguing or attacking people’s ideas in the natural realm, but is centered on private meditation, intimacy, and intercession.
He is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his intercession – both Christians and Muslims.
In general each step requires confirmation of a miracle attributed to the sainthood candidate’s intercession.
Instead, he said they’re practicing satanic intercession.
Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of McGivney, clearing the way for his beatification.
St. Faustina saw Jesus one day, like a king in great majesty looking down upon the earth with great severity, but because of his mother’s intercession, he prolonged the time of mercy.
A traditional Catholic prayer, the Hail Mary asks for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Bishop Edward M. RiceAs we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11, also the World Day of the Sick, let us pray for those who are ill, asking her intercession!
By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions.
By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience.
Prelate Mardirossian noted that, during each visit, the clergy pray for the physical health and spiritual tranquility of the residents and beseech the Lord’s blessings upon them, and, on this occasion, the intercession of the Holy Mother of God.