General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Wednesday in the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she be a clear sign of God's presence and love in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who hold public office may be guided by integrity and a commitment to the service of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing eviction and the prospect of losing the home in which they have built their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer our ordinary work to God with intention rather than completing it merely to get through the day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the Gospel is lived authentically and joyfully, 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 enjoy the eternal peace of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, may he lead the Church with wisdom and be a source of unity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may strengthen legal protections for asylum seekers and establish fair, timely processes for determining their claims, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been unemployed for over a year and are struggling to see a way back into work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may notice the person in our life who needs genuine encouragement today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community actively engaged in the mission of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of charity and service within our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have served God in their lives may be rewarded with eternal happiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may steadfastly uphold the sanctity of every human life, from conception until natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired to create and support legislation that protects the unborn and offers alternatives to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing pressure from a partner or family member to end a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those facing difficult end-of-life decisions may receive compassionate care that affirms their dignity, rejecting euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support the organisations that stand alongside women in crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer in pro-life ministries and advocate for the voiceless.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may be cherished in God's eternal love, 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.