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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
USA: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin
Option 1
1.For the Church, that following Saint Kateri's example she may cherish the diverse cultures that enrich her faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote respect and justice for indigenous peoples, honoring their traditions and protecting their lands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Native American and indigenous communities, that they may preserve their heritage and find strength in their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a deep love for the Eucharist and a spirit of penance, following the example of St. Kateri, the Lily of the Mohawks, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all cultures are welcomed and where faith is lived with simplicity and devotion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who suffer from illness or disfigurement, that they may find healing and hope in Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived lives of quiet holiness may rejoice with St.Kateri in the eternal beauty of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and bishops, that they may shepherd the Church with the gentle spirit of Saint Kateri, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may work to heal the wounds of past injustices against indigenous peoples and promote reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted or misunderstood for their faith, that they may find courage in St. Kateri's perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish the natural world as God's creation, seeing His beauty in it as St. Kateri did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values inculturation and supports the spiritual growth of all its members, 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 be welcomed into the company of the saints and behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may always heed Christ's call to repentance and keep her heart open to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may not dismiss the works of God in their midst, but open their eyes to truth and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have long heard the Gospel yet remain unmoved, that God may grant them a fresh outpouring of grace to repent and believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize the mighty works God has done in our own lives and respond with gratitude and conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may never take lightly the gift of faith, but treasure every grace and grow in holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and repentance, that we may not be like Chorazin and Bethsaida who saw Christ's works yet did not change.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may receive God's mercy and enter the joy of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may call the faithful to repentance and lead the Church in sincere conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations and peoples may heed the signs of the times and turn back to God before judgment falls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are indifferent to God, that Christ's warning that it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon may awaken them to the urgency of conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to correction and willing to change our ways whenever we hear the voice of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may never presume on God's patience but live each day as an opportunity for deeper conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are far from God, that they may hear Christ's word today and be moved to repentance and new life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered into the eternal kingdom where Christ reigns in glory, 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.
📚 Liturgically Sound
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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