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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Advent Weekday
·Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Our Lady of Loreto
Option 1
1.For the Church: that God may heal wounds of betrayal and strengthen us to pursue transparency and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may raise the minimum wage and protect workers from exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may make our homes places of genuine prayer and welcome his presence into our daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a practical source of care for those whose home life is marked by stress, isolation, or crisis, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For aviators, air travelers, and all who are on journeys, under the protection of Our Lady of Loreto.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may find their rest in the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity among all Christians: that the Holy Spirit may draw us into fuller communion with one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for healthcare may ensure access to quality medical care regardless of a person's income, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples preparing for marriage, that they may approach their vows with honesty, prayer, and a genuine desire to build a life together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us patience with one another and help us to bear with each other's failings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those whose faith is fragile or whose relationship with the Church is complicated, 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 priests facing burnout and loneliness, that the Church may genuinely care for those who care for others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in diplomatic negotiations may pursue ceasefire agreements and protect civilian populations from harm, 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 we may pray with honesty about what we are genuinely afraid of this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place where people in any kind of need feel comfortable asking for help, 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 God's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church: that God may renew our parish communities with missionary zeal and genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may accelerate investment in affordable housing and protect families from homelessness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For international students navigating visa pressures and the difficulty of belonging far from home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our longing for his presence this Advent and not let us fill the silence with noise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make this Advent a season of concrete generosity, especially toward those who will face the holidays alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and penance to pervade our Advent observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into God's eternal peace, 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.
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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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