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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Advent Weekday

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

Option 1

1.For courage in the Church to proclaim Christ publicly, without apology and without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set labour policy may protect workers' rights, ensure fair wages, and end exploitative working conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we are too distracted to seek it ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming and make it easy for them to return, 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 may rest in the mercy and peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For those who have left the Church: that they may find a welcoming community and an open door, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may take concrete steps to protect the natural environment and reduce harm to the most vulnerable communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing infertility or pregnancy loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our prayer this Advent and give us the courage to sit with him even in silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place of genuine warmth this Advent season, so that no one who comes feels invisible, 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 held in the mercy of God and know the fullness of his light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception with clarity and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who make laws may reject legislation that permits abortion and instead protect the lives of unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may find support, practical help, and people willing to walk with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see every human life, however small or frail, as bearing the image of God and worthy of protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that walks with pregnant mothers and welcomes every child with love, 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 may rest in the mercy of God, 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.

🗓️ 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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