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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, January 21, 2024
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she, like Saint Agnes, witness to purity and human dignity with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect the innocent and defend the vulnerable from exploitation and violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For girls and young women who have been pressured or coerced into sexual activity they did not freely choose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the strength to resist temptation and to remain faithful to our Christian commitments, even in the face of adversity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may foster a culture of respect, purity, and reverence for the gift of human sexuality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all victims of abuse and violence, that they may find healing and justice.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all virgin martyrs who gave their lives for Christ may rejoice with Saint Agnes in the heavenly kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, may they guide the faithful toward holiness and purity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are persecuted for their commitment to Christian morality, that they may find courage in the example of Saint Agnes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and honor God through lives of self-control and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where young people find genuine faith and not merely programmed activity, 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 died in innocence may be welcomed into the embrace of the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may faithfully proclaim the message of salvation to all corners of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may govern with justice and promote the well-being of all, especially the poor and needy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with a painful chronic condition that disrupts every aspect of their daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved by the needs of those around us and not merely note them from a distance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a sign of God's kingdom, where peace, justice, and love reign, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in charitable giving and volunteerism.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his leadership may strengthen the Church in unity and mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may invest in the early intervention services that prevent family breakdown and protect children at risk, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who identify as spiritual but not religious and have never found a community that takes their questions seriously, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be good stewards of the gifts God has given us, using them for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a welcoming family of faith, where all are nourished by Word and Sacrament, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are traveling or away from home.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the fullness of God's eternal life, 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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