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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may proclaim the good news of God's kingdom faithfully to every nation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in early childhood education and provide support for families raising young children in poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, that they may find lasting freedom and the companionship they need for the journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in giving of our time and means in support of the Church's mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where both women and men share fully in the life and mission of the Church, each contributing their unique gifts, 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 the faithful departed who gave generously to God's mission may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may bring the good news of God's kingdom to all peoples and nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may close the gender pay gap and enforce equal protections against workplace discrimination for women, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without stable shelter, that they may find safety and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our gratitude for all who serve the Church faithfully, often without recognition or reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that values and relies upon the gifts of all its members, united in one mission of love and proclamation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and gratitude in supporting the Church's mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive from Christ the reward of their faithful service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception, standing firmly against abortion and offering genuine care to every mother in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect the lives of unborn children and enact policies that provide real support to mothers facing crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing crisis pregnancies who feel they lack the resources to welcome new life, that the Church may stand with them in practical generosity and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer practical help and genuine welcome to every mother facing a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where pregnant women in need find generosity, compassion, and practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who serve at pregnancy resource centers and support mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be welcomed into the eternal kingdom of God, 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.
🗓️ Advance Preparation
Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.
⛪ Sunday-Focused
Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.
📚 Liturgically Sound
Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.
🎯 Parish-Ready
Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.