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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
·Christmas Weekday
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Sylvester I, pope
Option 1
1.For the Church: that her pastors, like Saint Sylvester, may guard the faith and be signs of Christ's peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in government may work for greater transparency and accountability in public institutions as this year ends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees fleeing violence, poverty, or persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That as this year ends, we may give thanks with honesty, naming both the blessings we received and the difficulties we carried, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome with warmth all who come through our doors as this year ends, especially those carrying grief or uncertainty, 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 peace and mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and our bishops: that they may serve the Church with the faithfulness of Saint Sylvester, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may seek genuine diplomatic solutions to the conflicts that have divided nations this year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or who feel abandoned by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the quiet joy of this Christmas season may reach the parts of our hearts we have kept hidden from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may carry the warmth of this Christmas into the new year, welcoming all who come with genuine kindness, 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 rest in the mercy and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Commemoration is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church closing the Christmas Octave: that our gratitude for Christ's birth may deepen into lasting praise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who hold authority over labour law may ensure fair wages and protect workers from exploitation and unsafe conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples struggling with infertility or carrying the grief of pregnancy loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to pray honestly about what we carry and what we hope for as this year ends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may genuinely accompany families going through difficulty and not let any family face hardship 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 peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may lead the Church with wisdom, faith, and zeal for the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for elder care policy may ensure that no older person faces illness, poverty, or isolation without proper support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For international students navigating the pressures of study, visa requirements, and belonging far from home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the peace and stillness of this Christmas season may find us, even in the rush of daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may begin this new year carrying the gifts of this Christmas: renewed faith, deeper generosity, and greater care for one another, 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 rest in the mercy and love 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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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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