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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 4, 2022
Advent Weekday
·Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint John Damascene
Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may teach the faith with the clarity and conviction of Saint John Damascene, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may protect the freedom of religious communities to worship, teach, and serve without interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly living far from family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we feel too dry or distracted to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who are most isolated in our community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For artists and all who use their talents to create sacred art.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all the bishops, that they may teach the faith with courage and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may establish fair and humane processes for those seeking asylum and refuge, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence and abuse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach out to those who have drifted away and make them genuinely welcome when they return, 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 may share in the life God has promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church: that parishes may reach those on the edges of faith with patience and genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may give priority to those who cannot meet their basic needs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from anxiety or severe depression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty, 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 may share in the peace of Christ's risen life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and hope this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may take decisive action to protect creation and safeguard the earth for future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and those traumatised by war or military service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may stir in us a genuine longing for his presence this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may extend practical generosity to those in need throughout this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and conversion during this holy season of Advent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life God has prepared for those who love him, 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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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.
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Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.