General Intercessions for Sunday Mass - Advance Preparation

Prepare for this Sunday's Mass with our carefully crafted general intercessions. These universal prayers, also known as prayers of the faithful, are designed specifically for Sunday liturgy and provided in advance for optimal liturgy coordination and lector preparation.

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, September 1, 2024

Labor Day

·Labor Day
Liturgical Color: Green
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Labor Day

Option 1

1.That the Church may always uphold the dignity of human labor and the rights of all workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote just economic systems that provide dignified work, fair wages, and safe conditions for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are unemployed, underemployed, or struggling in their work, that they may find relief, support, and meaningful employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer our daily work, whatever it may be, as a participation in God's creation and a service to our brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the dignity of work is respected and where all support one another in their vocations and labors, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those seeking employment and for an end to unjust labor practices.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who labored faithfully on earth may now rest from their work in God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all Church leaders, that they may champion the cause of workers and promote social justice in the spirit of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may ensure that all workers are treated with fairness and respect, and that their contributions are valued, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find their work burdensome or unfulfilling, that they may find strength in Christ and offer their labors for His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach our work with diligence, integrity, and a spirit of service, imitating St. Joseph the Worker, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports those seeking employment and values the contribution of every worker to the common good, 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 receive the reward of their labors and enter into the joy of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly proclaim that the most fundamental labor is the nurturing of human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may honor God by protecting the lives of the unborn, recognizing that their future labor is precious to society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to abortion, which destroys human potential and the dignity of future workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be supported in their sacred labor of bringing new life into the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may value every human life as a gift, working to protect the unborn and support all who labor for a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to defend the dignity of human labor and the sanctity of every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion, whose earthly labors were denied, may rest in 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 of Sunday intercessions reflects the solemnity and universal scope appropriate for the principal weekly celebration of the Catholic Church.

🗓️ Advance Preparation

Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.

⛪ Sunday-Focused

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.

🎯 Parish-Ready

Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.

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