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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, August 29, 2027
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may bear courageous witness to truth and justice, inspired by Saint John the Baptist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold moral law and reject all forms of corruption and self-indulgence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer for speaking truth to power, or for defending the sanctity of marriage and family, that they may find strength in St. John's example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to live by our convictions, to repent of our sins, and to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the prophetic voice is honored and where all are committed to living in God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned for their faith or for upholding moral principles.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the truth may rejoice with St. John the Baptist in the presence of the Lamb of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors: that they may preach truth fearlessly, inspired by Saint John the Baptist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect those who speak out against injustice and promote a culture where truth is valued, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or worldly pleasures, that they may hear the call to conversion and find freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may decrease so that Christ may increase, always pointing to Him as the source of our salvation and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embraces the call to ongoing conversion and witnesses boldly to the truth of the Gospel, 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, through Christ's mercy, be prepared to meet Him in glory, 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 remain vigilant in faith and ready to welcome the Lord at his coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with wisdom and justice, always mindful of their accountability to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually asleep or unprepared for Christ's return, that their hearts may be awakened by His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day in joyful readiness for the Lord, using our talents for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, eager to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, 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 kept watch for the Lord may now enter His eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may serve the Church with faithfulness and wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the signs of the times and prepare their hearts to meet the Lord with joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are anxious about the future or the end of the world, that they may find comfort in Christ's promise to be with us always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found idle or distracted by worldly concerns when the Lord comes, but always alert in faith, hope, and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant expectation of the Lord, with our lives reflecting His light and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance in our spiritual lives as Christians.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom of glory, 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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