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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, March 11, 2029

Lenten Weekday

·Lenten Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.For young adults who have drifted from the faith: that the Church may welcome them with patience and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create fair and humane pathways for those seeking asylum, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God and cannot find a reason to pray, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find it most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that truth and charity may be held together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold anti-discrimination protections and ensure equal dignity for all people regardless of their background, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose work has been made redundant by automation and who face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what is troubling us this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church's pro-life witness may be rooted in prayer and sustained by the Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may uphold legal protections for unborn children and resist pressure to weaken them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition and face the weight of that news, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That love for the unborn may move us to pray and to act, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support and celebrate every family welcoming a new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of unborn life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's merciful embrace, 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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Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.

⛪ 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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