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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, September 17, 2028
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Robert Bellarmine
Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may proclaim the faith with clarity and defend it with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may uphold workers' rights and ensure fair wages for those in low-paid and precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that they may find in the Church a community that answers their questions honestly and draws them deeper in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the Church and her teachings, and be ready to give an account of the hope that is in us, 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 grow in their understanding of the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with doubts or confusion about Church teaching.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully taught and defended the Catholic faith may rejoice with St. Robert Bellarmine in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church: that she may welcome and nurture the many gifts of the Holy Spirit among the faithful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in mental health care and ensure those with serious mental illness have access to treatment and community support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic pain or disability, that they may find strength and not face their daily struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to God's voice speaking to us in visions, dreams, and the beauty of creation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the diverse gifts of all members are celebrated and used for the building up of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For artists, musicians, and those who care for the sick.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived with prophetic vision and creative holiness may rejoice with St. Hildegard in the eternal harmony of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may always offer Christ's mercy to sinners with open and welcoming arms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may reform criminal justice systems to prioritize rehabilitation and give those who have served their sentence a genuine path to reintegration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry the weight of guilt and shame over their past, that they may receive the freedom of Christ's forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may draw near to Christ with the honesty and humility of those who know they need His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no sinner feels unwelcome, and where all may experience the transforming power of God's forgiveness, 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 hear Christ's words of peace and enter into His eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may be a living sign of God's mercy to all who seek forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may fund accessible drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes for those whose lives have been broken by addiction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unworthy to approach God, that they may take courage from the sinful woman who knelt at Jesus' feet and received His mercy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may love generously in response to all that God has forgiven and given to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where those who carry a burden of shame find mercy and a genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of gratitude and love in response to God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be numbered among those whose sins are forgiven and whose love was great, 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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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.
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