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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, November 20, 2022
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Friday, 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith, that the celebration of Mass may be the living heart of every parish community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for healthcare may ensure that hospital services and palliative care are adequately funded and available to those who need them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough with no safe shelter, especially in places where emergency provision is overstretched and inadequate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us genuine compassion for those who suffer and the courage to act on it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may accompany those who are grieving or in crisis, not with words alone but with sustained, practical presence, 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 wept in this life may now have their tears wiped away in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that God may strengthen him to comfort the afflicted and advance the cause of peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for setting wages and employment conditions may ensure that care workers and others in essential services are paid fairly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with domestic violence, trapped in homes where fear is daily, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us deeper into honest prayer, especially in the seasons when we feel furthest from him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a safe community where families in crisis can ask for help without fear of judgement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of repentance and conversion in our lives and in the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found ready to meet the Lord and be welcomed into His eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may weep for every unborn child lost to abortion, and tirelessly proclaim their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have their hearts moved by the silent cry of the unborn and work to end the desolation of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the terminally ill who feel they are a burden on those who care for them, that they may receive the assurance they need to face death with dignity and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances may be surrounded by compassion and practical support from those who will stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that stands by women in crisis pregnancies with practical help and not merely sympathy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who work in crisis pregnancy support, offering practical help and a listening ear to women facing pressure to end their pregnancy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be consoled by God in His eternal kingdom of peace, 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.