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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, April 29, 2029
Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Catherine of Siena
Option 1
1.For the Church: that, like Saint Catherine of Siena, she may seek unity and holiness with burning love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may heed prophetic voices calling for justice and peace, and work for the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to advise and guide Church leaders, that they may speak with the courage and wisdom of St. Catherine, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a passionate love for the Church and be willing to suffer for its purification and renewal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the truth is spoken in love and where all are committed to building up the Body of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the unity of the Church and for the Pope's intentions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who loved the Church ardently may rejoice with St. Catherine in the heavenly Jerusalem, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and our bishops: that they may shepherd God's people with the courage Saint Catherine showed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the freedom of the Church to speak prophetically on matters of faith and morals, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are called to contemplative prayer and mystical union with God, that their lives may enrich the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may deepen our prayer life, seeking an intimate relationship with Christ, the Bridegroom of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values both action and contemplation, striving for holiness in all things, 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 united with Christ in the eternal vision of God's glory, 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 proclaim the risen Christ as light for all who walk in darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern by the truth that endures, recognizing that the word of God will one day judge the decisions they make, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who dwell in darkness—the addicted, the despairing, the imprisoned—that the light of Christ may penetrate their night and lead them to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive Christ's words as the commandment of the Father who gives eternal life, and live by them with trust and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may shine as a light in our community, welcoming all who seek the truth that Christ came to proclaim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those experiencing spiritual darkness or a crisis of faith, that the light of the risen Christ may illuminate their way.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, having believed in Christ the Light, may now dwell in the unending light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV: that he may proclaim God's word faithfully and lead the Church toward eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may hear the voice of Christ whose words come from the Father who sent him, and receive them as a gift of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who remain in darkness—the suffering, the forgotten, and the marginalized—that Christ who came as light into the world may shine upon them this Eastertide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not merely hear the word of Christ but keep it, so that his command of eternal life may take deep root in our hearts and bear fruit in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that the light of our Easter faith may not be hidden but shine before others, so that they too may believe in the one the Father has sent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechumens and all who are coming to faith, that the word of Christ may take deep root in their hearts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Father who sent his Son so that all might have eternal life, 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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