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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Advent Weekday
·Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Damasus I, pope
Option 1
1.For the Church: that we may teach the apostolic faith with the conviction and clarity of Saint Damasus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for labour law may guarantee fair wages, safe conditions, and dignity for all workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, one day at a time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to a love of Sacred Scripture and help us encounter him there in our daily reading, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in the faith formation of adults and not only of children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For scholars and historians of the Church, that their work may enlighten the faithful.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be gathered into the peace of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the unity of the Church: that ancient wounds may heal through patient dialogue and genuine charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who lead the justice system may ensure fair access to legal representation and impartial judgment for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing unjust dismissal or unemployment from automation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our questions and doubts about faith honestly before God, trusting that he welcomes honest seeking, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support young people who are asking difficult questions about faith, rather than expecting easy answers from them, 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 share in the light of God's truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church: that our communities may offer justice and healing to all who have suffered harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may prioritise rehabilitation and ensure humane conditions in prisons, 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 be honest with God about the things we are carrying this week and not try to manage them alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where those who have experienced violence or trauma find safety and genuine support, 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 rest in the mercy and peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church: that we may reach young adults who have drifted and welcome them with patience and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of authority may commit to protecting the natural environment and meeting their climate responsibilities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For communities recovering from natural disasters, and those still waiting for aid that has not arrived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine Advent hunger for him, and teach us what to fast from so that we can more clearly hear his voice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may welcome newcomers this Advent season with warmth and make it easy for them to find their place, 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 held in the mercy of God and come to the fullness of his light, 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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