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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, November 12, 2028
Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr
Option 1
1.For the Church, inspired by Saint Josaphat's witness, that she may work tirelessly for the unity of all Christians, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may ensure that courts operate fairly and without discrimination based on race, religion, or economic status, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence, that they may find safe shelter, legal protection, and people who genuinely believe and support them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine desire for the unity of Christians, not just as an idea but as something we actually pray and work for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may approach relationships with Christians of other traditions with genuine curiosity and respect, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to schism and division within Christianity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the cause of Christian unity may rejoice with St. Josaphat in the one flock of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and our bishops, that they may pursue Christian unity with the zeal of Saint Josaphat, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may address the growing gap between the wealthiest and those who cannot meet basic needs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel that God has abandoned them, that they may find their way back to something real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may show us where we are nurturing division rather than peace, and give us the honesty to address it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where people who have been hurt by religion feel safe enough to try again, 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 gathered into the perfect unity of the saints in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For priests facing loneliness or discouragement, that they may find the support and renewal they need for faithful ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum processes may ensure that people who have fled violence are heard promptly and treated with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless, especially those sleeping rough with no safe place to go, that they may find shelter and the support they need to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may free us from the things we use to numb ourselves, and give us the courage to face honestly what is beneath them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where no one arrives at Mass feeling invisible or unknown, 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 and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church wisely, keeping her ever ready for the Lord's return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting freedom of conscience may ensure that no one is penalised for their religious beliefs in employment, education, or public life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, especially children who feel caught between parents who cannot be in the same room, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may grant us peace about the things we cannot control, and clarity about the things we can, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through separation with practical help and without judgment, 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, awaiting the Lord.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 and light, 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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