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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, September 3, 2028
Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Gregory the Great
Option 1
1.For the Church: that, inspired by Saint Gregory the Great, she may shepherd God's people with wisdom and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of service, caring for the needs of their people with justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all pastors, missionaries, and those who serve the Church, that they may be filled with the wisdom and dedication of St. Gregory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the liturgy and sacred music, recognizing their power to lift our hearts to God, as St. Gregory taught, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with integrity and where all are committed to serving God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the unity of Christians and for the spread of the Gospel to all nations.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who served the Church with pastoral love may rejoice with St. Gregory the Great in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that, like Saint Gregory, he may lead God's people with humility and pastoral strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value wisdom, learning, and the spiritual heritage of humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are called to positions of leadership in the Church, that they may be models of holiness and pastoral care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of the poor and suffering, following St. Gregory's example of charitable service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes sacred tradition and actively works to bring Christ's love to all, 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 welcomed by Christ, the Good Shepherd, into His eternal fold, 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 trust Christ's word and press on faithfully, even when her efforts yield nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be willing to venture into difficult waters, taking bold initiatives for peace and the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those discouraged by failure in their efforts for the Gospel, that Christ's word—'At your command I will lower the nets'—may renew their trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Christ's call to leave what is comfortable and follow Him as fishers of men and women for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of apostolic zeal, casting wide the net of God's love into the surrounding neighborhoods and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel unworthy of God's call, that like Simon Peter they may hear: 'Do not be afraid.'Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who left everything to follow Christ may now share in the abundant catch of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may guide the Church boldly, trusting always in Christ's power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the miraculous power of God at work in history and be drawn to faith in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those hesitant to answer God's call because of past failures or feelings of unworthiness, that Christ's 'Do not be afraid' may overcome their fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not remain near the comfortable shore of easy faith, but launch into the deep with Peter's humble obedience at Christ's command, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may actively draw others to Christ, casting wide the net of His mercy and truth in every direction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to be fishers of men.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by Christ into the eternal nets of His kingdom, 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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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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