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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 18, 2022
Advent Weekday
·Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Advent Weekday (December 18 - O Adonai)
Option 1
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may teach what she believes with clarity and without apology, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may enforce protections against forced labour and ensure that all workers receive fair pay, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without shelter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us courage to be honest in our prayer, even about the things we are most ashamed of, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families in financial hardship and ensure no one in our community faces poverty alone, 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 Pope Leo XIV: that he may guide the Church with faithfulness and a pastor's heart for the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority over social welfare may ensure that vulnerable families receive the support they need and are not left to manage alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the chronically ill, those living with disability or chronic pain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That this Advent may deepen our trust in God's closeness even when life is difficult and his presence feels far away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach the most isolated this Advent and ensure they are not forgotten, 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 love and mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the dignity of every human life from the moment of conception with conviction and pastoral care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may enact laws that protect unborn children from abortion and support women in pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who discover an unexpected pregnancy, that they may receive the practical support they need to welcome new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see clearly that care for the unborn and care for the poor are part of the same commitment to human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may celebrate every new life and surround pregnant mothers with practical love and solidarity, 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 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.
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⛪ 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.