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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, January 28, 2024
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Thomas Aquinas
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she proclaim the faith with the clarity and wisdom of Saint Thomas Aquinas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be inspired by reason and faith to promote a just and well-ordered society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their faith because of intellectual objections or unanswered questions, that they may find peace and truth in the wisdom of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our reverence before the Eucharist and give us the faith to receive Christ worthily and with gratitude, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may foster a love for learning and a deep reverence for the mysteries of our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Catholic universities and seminaries, that they may be centers of authentic wisdom.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all scholars who sought to glorify God through their intellect may rejoice with St. Thomas in heavenly wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, may they be enlightened by the wisdom of Saint Thomas Aquinas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may ensure that education is accessible to all and that the pursuit of truth is not suppressed by ideology or political pressure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to reconcile faith and reason, that they may find clarity and peace through the Church's teaching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach the study of our faith with diligence and prayer, seeking not just knowledge but a deeper love for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where faith seeks understanding, and understanding leads to greater love and service, 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 come to the perfect knowledge of God in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she be a sacrament of Christ's presence, drawing all people to salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may always prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable in their societies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are facing ethical dilemmas or difficult choices, that they may be guided by the light of God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to our Christian duties and responsibilities in our families, workplaces, and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of active faith, where the Gospel is lived and proclaimed with joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are suffering from injustice or oppression.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 ministry may bear abundant fruit for the universal Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may cooperate to address the most pressing needs of their peoples and not let self-interest prevent necessary action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are seeking employment, that they may find opportunities to use their talents for the good of society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may move us to gratitude for his many blessings and to generosity in sharing them with those who have less, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of prayer, fellowship, and service, reflecting the love of the Trinity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to all states of life within the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in faith may be welcomed into the eternal light of God's presence, 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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