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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, August 8, 2027
Saint Dominic, Priest
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Dominic, priest
Option 1
1.For the Church: that, inspired by Saint Dominic, she may proclaim the Gospel with zeal and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom and promote education, fostering societies where truth can flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all preachers, teachers, and theologians, especially members of the Dominican Order, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and the wisdom of St. Dominic, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the truth of our faith and be eager to share it with others through our words and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where sound doctrine is cherished, and where all are encouraged to study and live the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are searching for truth or are confused by false teachings.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully preached and defended the truth may rejoice with St. Dominic in the eternal light of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true "Dogs of the Lord," like St. Dominic, guarding the flock from error, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value intellectual honesty and provide opportunities for all to seek and embrace the truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are called to the Order of Preachers, that they may be faithful to St. Dominic's charism of study, prayer, and preaching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our study of the faith may lead us to a deeper love for God and a more effective witness to His truth in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively promotes catechesis and supports all who seek to grow in their understanding of the faith, 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 brought into the perfect knowledge and love of God's truth, 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 bring the suffering before Christ in faith, trusting in his healing power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may recognize that human power alone cannot heal the deepest wounds of society, and may turn to God for wisdom and strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer from conditions that seem beyond cure—illness, addiction, or persistent despair—that Christ may hear the cry of those who bring them in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in faith, knowing that even the smallest seed of trust in God can move the mountains of fear, doubt, and hopelessness in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of deep prayer and living faith, where God's healing power is earnestly sought and joyfully celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel unhealed and abandoned, that their faith may not falter but may increase.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be raised to eternal life by the same power of Christ who cast out every darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and our bishops: that they may intercede without ceasing for those entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may never abandon the most vulnerable—the sick, those with mental illness, and the suffering—but always seek healing and restoration for every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who watch their children suffer and feel helpless, that they may bring them to Christ, who alone has the power to heal and restore all things, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may heed Christ's call to deeper prayer, knowing that certain struggles can only be overcome through humble and persistent supplication before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be marked by living faith that moves mountains, bearing witness to Christ's healing power working in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For deeper faith and perseverance in prayer for all members of our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from every affliction and welcomed into the fullness of God's healing love, 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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