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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, October 2, 2022
The Holy Guardian Angels
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for The Holy Guardian Angels
Option 1
1.For the Church: that, under the protection of the holy angels, she may be guided safely through every trial, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may ensure fair wages and safe working conditions, so that every person can live with the dignity they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in care, danger, or vulnerable situations, that they may be safeguarded and surrounded by adults who act in their genuine interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to the promptings of God's grace in our daily lives, and receptive to the guidance He offers us in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are aware of the presence of the angels and seek their powerful intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are traveling or facing dangerous situations, that their guardian angels may protect them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, escorted by their guardian angels, may be brought into the eternal light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors: that the holy angels may strengthen them as they shepherd God's people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for conflict resolution and peacekeeping may work with patience and determination to protect communities from violence and harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from severe depression or a deep sense of hopelessness, that they may receive the care they need and the assurance that they are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen in us a childlike trust in His constant care, confident that He accompanies us through every difficulty and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that honors the holy angels and invokes their help in our journey towards heaven, 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 by the choirs of angels into the paradise of God, 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 proclaim God's mercy to all and never tire of welcoming the lost home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who shape public health policy may respond with genuine care to the needs of their populations, investing in prevention and accessible treatment for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness and those who are dying alone, that they may know the closeness of God and receive the accompaniment of loving care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive the Word proclaimed in our community with genuine attention, as the voice of the One who loves us and calls us home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may respond to God's grace with genuine openness, allowing His Word to shape how we live and care for one another, 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 listened to the messengers of Christ and repented may now rest in the eternal mercy they believed in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may preach the Gospel with urgency and mercy, calling every heart to conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern in communities with long Christian traditions may safeguard freedom of worship and protect religious heritage for future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the elderly who struggle with loneliness and isolation, that they may find in their parish community regular company, genuine care, and the knowledge that they are valued, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive all who come in Christ's name with genuine reverence and welcome, recognising in them an opportunity to encounter the Lord Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that perseveres in prayer for those who have drifted away and continues to offer welcome to all who may return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of genuine repentance and responsiveness to God's grace in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found among those who listened to the Lord's messengers, turned to Him, and now rejoice in His eternal mercy, 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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