intercessory

Adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by, intercession; interceding; as, intercessory prayer.

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Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbour on our knees. Charles Bent

The Savior is the perfect example of praying for others with real intent. In His great Intercessory Prayer uttered on the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus prayed for His Apostles and all of the Saints. David A. Bednar

The Church has not yet touched the fringe of the possibilities of intercessory prayer. Her largest victories will be witnessed when individual Christians everywhere come to recognize their priesthood unto God and day by day give themselves unto prayer. John Mott

K. Masters, G. Spielmans, J. Goodson "Are there demonstrable effects of distant intercessory prayer? Source: Internet

Most of us offer intercessory prayer, asking God or the Blessed Virgin Mary to watch over our family and friends and even to those most in need. Source: Internet

Worship in churches influenced by these principles tends to be significantly less elaborate, with greater emphasis on the Liturgy of the Word (the reading of the scriptures, the sermon and the intercessory prayers). Source: Internet

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