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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, December 24, 2028

Advent Weekday

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Liturgical Color: Violet
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Advent Weekday (December 24 - Morning)

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may walk faithfully with survivors of abuse, offering justice and genuine healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may pursue fair courts, genuine rehabilitation, and humane conditions in prisons, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from anxiety or severe depression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right, even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming and make it genuinely easy for them to return, 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 God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may shepherd the Church with wisdom, courage, and genuine pastoral warmth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set labour policy may ensure fair wages and decent working conditions for all workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness and those who are dying alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw our hearts to stillness in these final hours of Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may close this Advent season with quiet gratitude and genuine readiness to receive Christ, 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 rest in the mercy and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a steadfast defender of every unborn child from abortion and a compassionate presence for every woman facing a difficult pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect unborn children from abortion and invest in genuine support for mothers in crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young women facing an unexpected pregnancy without stable income, housing, or partner support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive every new life as a gift and stand concretely with mothers who need our help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where pregnant women in need find practical support and genuine encouragement to choose life, 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 mercy of God, 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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⛪ Sunday-Focused

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.

🎯 Parish-Ready

Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.

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