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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, religious
Option 1
1.For the Church, inspired by Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, that she may nurture the faith and gifts of young people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education policy may expand access to schooling for children in underserved communities, especially girls facing barriers to education, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children and young people in vulnerable situations, especially those without access to stable care or a safe environment to learn and grow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful in passing on the faith to those in our care, and ask God for the wisdom and love to do it well, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may value the gifts and leadership of women and make room for them in every aspect of our community's life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and all who continue Bl. Marie-Rose's mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to educating youth in the faith may rejoice with Blessed Marie-Rose in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, inspired by Saint Bruno, that she may foster a deep prayerful life among all her members, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting religious freedom may defend the right of individuals and institutions to practise their faith without coercion or interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, living one day at a time, that they may find in God's strength and presence the peace they seek, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us into quiet prayer even when we are too distracted or tired to seek it ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where times of silence and prayer are honoured, and where the interior life of faith is nourished alongside active service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a vocation to the monastic or contemplative life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God in solitude and silence may now rejoice with St. Bruno in eternal contemplation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For bishops and priests, that they may draw deeply on prayer and let God's word guide all they teach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for public health systems may invest in mental health services and ensure care reaches those who are most isolated and vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly who live without regular company or care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what burdens us this week, and trust that God meets us where we are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty, being present to them with practical care throughout the year, 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 who sought the Lord in prayer and service may now sit at His feet forever in eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in bold mission, drawing strength from union with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights may ensure fair wages, safe conditions, and protection from exploitation for those in precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, held captive against their will, that they may be found, freed, and restored to dignity and safety, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, and ask God for the strength to persevere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may reach those who have stopped coming, offering a welcome that is warm and without condition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of contemplative prayer and attentiveness to Christ's word in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may now sit at the feet of Christ forever, rejoicing in the eternal presence of the One who is life and love without end, 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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