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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, August 22, 2027
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Option 1
1.For the Church, that honoring Mary as Queen, she may follow her example of faith and intercession before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek Mary's guidance for peace and govern with justice, recognizing Christ as the true King of all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are devoted to Mary, our Queen, that their lives may reflect her virtues and that they may find comfort in her maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may entrust ourselves to Mary's queenship, seeking her powerful intercession for our needs and for the needs of the whole world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of all Saints, may grow in holiness and be a true sign of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For peace in the world and for the triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who honored Mary as their Queen may now share in her eternal glory in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that through Mary's intercession they may draw the faithful closer to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Mary as their mother and queen, and seek her help in times of trial and temptation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with sin or despair, that Mary, Queen of Mercy, may obtain for them God's pardon and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our families may be consecrated to Mary, Queen of the Home, and that she may reign in our hearts with love and purity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that joyfully acclaims Mary as Queen and strives to imitate her faithfulness to Christ the King, 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 crowned with glory and welcomed by Mary into the eternal kingdom of her Son, 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 serve with humility, helping all carry their burdens rather than adding to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern by example, holding themselves to the same standard they apply to others, serving rather than seeking honor and prestige, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been wounded by the hypocrisy of religious leaders, that they may find healing and not lose their faith in Christ Himself, who is never a hypocrite, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may heed Christ's call: whoever exalts himself will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted—and live accordingly in our families and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be led by servants rather than by those who seek the best seats, shaped by the one Teacher and one Father who sees all things in secret, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have been scandalized by hypocrisy in the Church, that Christ may heal their wounds and restore their faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who humbled themselves in this life may now be exalted in the joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be humble servants, placing Christ's glory above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may exercise power transparently and humbly, accountable to the people they serve rather than performing for public applause, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who teach and preach the faith, that their lives may match their words, drawing others to Christ by the integrity of their witness as much as by the content of their message, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not perform our acts of piety to be seen by others, but do all things for the Father who sees in secret and rewards what is done in hidden love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where humility is cultivated, where no one seeks titles or honors, and where the greatest joy is found in being the servant of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For greater humility and integrity in our own lives, that our private witness may match our public faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be lifted up by God, who raises the humble and gives grace to the lowly, 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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