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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, July 31, 2022
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest
Option 1
1.For the Church, that inspired by Saint Ignatius she may seek God's greater glory in her mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to discern God's will in their decisions and govern with a spirit of selfless dedication, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all members of the Society of Jesus and those inspired by Ignatian spirituality, that they may faithfully live out their commitment to Christ and His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Ignatius to find God in all things, to discern spirits wisely, and to offer our lives 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are encouraged to seek God's will and to serve Him with generous hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are making important life decisions, that they may be guided by Ignatian discernment.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have served God with a magnanimous spirit may rejoice with St. Ignatius in the eternal glory of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and our pastors, that they may lead souls to a deeper love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value education, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with indecision or lack of purpose, that they may find clarity and direction through prayer and spiritual guidance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be contemplative in action, always seeking to do what is most pleasing to God and beneficial for souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that fosters spiritual growth and empowers its members to be effective apostles for Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the company of the saints, ad majorem Dei gloriam, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may boldly proclaim Christ to all, even when her witness is rejected or unwelcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may resist the temptation to dismiss wisdom simply because it comes from a familiar or unexpected source, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have grown up in the faith but have drifted, that a fresh encounter with Jesus may break through their familiarity and kindle in them genuine wonder and belief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not take for granted the presence of Christ in our midst — in Word, in Eucharist, in the poor — lest our lack of faith limit what He can do among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may never be a hometown that takes the Lord for granted, but always receive Him with the open faith that allows His mighty deeds to be worked among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have been rejected when speaking truth, that they may persevere in the manner of Christ, the prophet without honor.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed into the heavenly homeland where Christ is honored and glorified forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim Christ's wisdom with courage even when it is dismissed or unwelcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may be open to the voice of those they regard as ordinary or familiar, recognizing that God often speaks through the unexpected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to see Christ in the people and places they know well, that God may open their eyes to His presence hidden in the commonplace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring genuine faith to our encounters with Christ in the liturgy, never treating the Eucharist as routine or the Scriptures as merely familiar words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that our faith may be deep enough to allow Jesus to work mightily among us, and that we may never limit Him by our unbelief or indifference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewal of wonder and faith in the presence of Christ in our midst.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in God their true and eternal homeland, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
About Our Sunday Mass Intercessions
Our general intercessions for Sunday Mass are specially crafted by Giuseppe Njualem, a seminarian at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. Each set reflects the solemnity appropriate for the principal weekly celebration of the Catholic Church.
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Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.
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