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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, October 1, 2028
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Option 1
1.For the Church: that we may follow Saint Thérèse in trusting God's merciful love with simple, childlike faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health funding may invest in accessible care for all who struggle, ensuring support reaches people before they reach crisis, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence and abuse, especially those who feel too afraid or too trapped to seek help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may grant us the childlike trust to bring our small daily struggles to Him with confidence, knowing that nothing offered to Him in love is wasted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may support one another in the small acts of love and service that bind us together as the Body of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are sick or suffering, that they may offer their pains to God like St. Thérèse.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived by the 'Little Way' may now rejoice with St. Thérèse in the eternal shower of God's blessings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors: that they may shepherd the faithful with the gentleness of Saint Thérèse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights and labour policy may ensure fair wages and safe conditions, so that every person can live with the dignity they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, taking each day one step at a time, that they may find in God's mercy the strength and courage to continue, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a childlike trust in God our Father, abandoning ourselves completely to His merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where every small act of love is seen as precious in God's eyes, 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 into the eternal embrace of God's merciful love, 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 pray fervently for workers in God's harvest and welcome all whom Christ sends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set immigration and asylum policy may receive those who seek refuge with fairness and a commitment to human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, that the Lord may find them where they are and draw them gently back to Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may free us from the attachments that weigh down our discipleship, and draw us to follow Him with lightness and trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be known for its generosity in prayer and practical support for those who serve the Church's mission, 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 labored in the Lord's harvest may now rejoice in the kingdom that is forever at hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may send the faithful forth to proclaim God's kingdom with courage and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern in regions where the Gospel is restricted may guarantee the freedom to practise and share one's faith without fear of persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, that they may be found, freed, and surrounded by the care and support they need to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to God in prayer the urgency we feel for those around us who have not yet encountered His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that sustains in prayer and support all who serve the Church's mission near and far, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed sense of urgency and generosity in supporting the Church's missionary work.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the kingdom of God whose nearness they proclaimed and whose harvest they helped to reap, 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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