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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 3, 2028
Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Francis Xavier, priest
Option 1
1.For the Church: that inspired by Saint Francis Xavier she may proclaim the Gospel with boldness and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting religious freedom may ensure that missionaries and faith communities can operate without harassment or imprisonment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing discrimination or violence because of their Christian faith, especially in countries where conversion carries a legal penalty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our desire to share our faith with those around us, and give us the words when the moment comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may pray regularly for the Church in mission, especially in countries where the Gospel is newly arrived or fiercely opposed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in Asia and for an increase in vocations to the missions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel may rejoice with Saint Francis Xavier in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may be renewed in missionary zeal on this feast of Saint Francis Xavier, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental policy may make binding commitments to protect the ecosystems on which the poorest communities most depend, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic illness, especially those who spend years searching for an adequate diagnosis or treatment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to be sent wherever God asks of us, even when it is far from what is comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may know the names of its missionaries and support them with real and regular prayer, 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 brought by Christ into the eternal company of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For seminarians, that they may receive a formation that is demanding, honest, and deeply rooted in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for setting minimum wage levels may ensure that workers in low-paid roles can meet their basic needs with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, taking it one day at a time and trying again after each setback, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring even what we are ashamed of to God in prayer, trusting that his mercy is greater than our failures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where no one is left to struggle in silence with what they cannot face alone, 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 may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For our bishops: that when facing difficult decisions they may act with integrity and pastoral courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for the justice system may ensure that courts are fair, legal aid is accessible, and those awaiting trial are not held indefinitely, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For men who are struggling to be the fathers they want to be, especially those raising children in difficult circumstances without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may slow us down in these days of Advent and give us eyes to notice what we normally rush past, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may use this Advent to grow in real almsgiving, putting something concrete behind the generosity we intend all year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are searching for God and have not yet found him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may share in the joy of God's eternal 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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