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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, January 1, 2023
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she proclaim Christ to the world with the courage of Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders, inspired by Mary's 'yes' to God, may foster peace and justice among all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That all mothers, and those who long to be mothers, may find strength and solace in the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those facing difficult decisions or uncertain futures may, like Mary, trust in God's providence and loving plan, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, gathered on this feast of Mary the Mother of God, may be united in prayer and renewed in generous service for the year ahead, 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 all the faithful departed, especially N., who honored Mary in their lives, may rejoice with her in the presence of her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, may Mary, Mother of the Church, guide them as faithful shepherds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may honor the sanctity of motherhood and protect the family as the foundation of society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are deeply lonely — the widowed, the elderly, those estranged from family — that they may find welcome and human warmth in the communities around them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may all learn from Mary to ponder the Word of God in our hearts and to do whatever He tells us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish families may be sanctuaries of faith and love, reflecting the holiness of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all mothers in our parish, and for an increase in respect for the gift of motherhood.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have gone before us in faith may, through Mary's intercession, behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she begin this new year with renewed faith and generous service to the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may earnestly seek pathways to peace and reconciliation in the year ahead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who begin this new year in poverty — unable to meet basic needs for food, heating, or housing — that those with the capacity to help may act with urgency rather than good intentions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may begin this year with honest prayer — bringing to God what we most hope for and most fear — and trust that He meets us in both, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be blessed with unity and a renewed spirit of service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the specific needs and intentions of our parish community as we begin this new year.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who died in the past year may be granted eternal rest and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom and fortitude in the coming year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may enter this year with genuine commitment to the negotiations and diplomatic efforts that unresolved conflicts demand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those carrying grief into this new year — mourning someone they lost in the months past — that they may find companions willing to sit with them in what they carry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful stewards of the time God has given us, using our gifts to build up His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may not merely wish one another well in the new year but act with the attentiveness that transforms community into genuine fellowship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a safe and blessed new year for all members of our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our departed loved ones may share in the eternal newness of life with Christ, 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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