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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, October 28, 2029
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE, APOSTLES
Option 1
1.For the Church, built on the Apostles, that she may proclaim the Gospel with faithfulness and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting religious freedom may defend the right of every person to practise their faith without fear of persecution or discrimination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford stable housing and struggling to find their footing in life, that they may find support and encouragement in those around them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful in prayer, holding fast to the faith even when it feels costly to do so, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a genuinely apostolic parish, rooted in the teaching of the Apostles and united in the mission Christ entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in desperate situations, that they may find powerful help through the prayers of St. Jude.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have faithfully followed the apostolic way may now rejoice with Saints Simon and Jude in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and our bishops, that they may lead the Church with apostolic courage and faithful zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights may ensure fair wages and safe conditions for all who labour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For international students far from home, navigating cultural isolation and the pressures of visa and belonging, that they may find community and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold fast to the faith we have received, even when the world around us makes it costly to do so, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a truly apostolic community, rooted in the teaching of the Apostles, fervent in prayer, and united in mission, 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 in the apostolic faith may be welcomed into the glorious company of the apostles and saints in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may be a place of healing and welcome for all who seek God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for peace and security may work to end armed conflicts and protect civilian populations from violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees fleeing violence or extreme poverty, that they may be received with dignity and given a genuine chance to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be ready to rejoice in God's healing work, wherever and whenever it comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the Sabbath is honored by doing good and saving 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 who were burdened in this life may now stand straight and free 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 shepherd the Church with compassion and zeal for the salvation of souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may address the root causes of poverty and ensure that no one is left without what is needed for a dignified life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For farmers and agricultural workers facing crop failures and rising costs, that they may receive the practical support needed to continue feeding their communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may act with mercy rather than judgment toward those who differ from us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the healing power of Christ is manifest and where all are welcomed with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of the true meaning of the Sabbath and Christian charity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from every infirmity and rejoice in the perfect health of heaven, 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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