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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, November 18, 2029
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Option 1
1.For the Church, honoring the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, that she may be faithful to apostolic teaching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in peace negotiations may work to protect civilian populations from the destruction of armed conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic illness or disability, especially those managing pain without adequate medical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our love for the universal Church and keep us faithful to what has been handed on to us from the Apostles, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place where the faith of the Apostles is taught clearly and lived out with conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in Rome and for all pilgrims who visit the apostolic basilicas.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who shared in the apostolic faith may now rejoice with Saints Peter and Paul in God's eternal city, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that she may be filled with missionary zeal and bring the Gospel to all the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing policy may increase provision of affordable homes for families who cannot meet the cost of renting or buying, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in care and those in vulnerable situations, especially those who have no stable adult to advocate for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may open our eyes to the people nearest to us who are most in need and give us the courage to act rather than look away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach out concretely to the most overlooked members of the local community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Society of the Sacred Heart and all who continue St. Rose's mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel may rejoice with St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For priests who are weary or discouraged, that God may renew their strength and sustain them in their ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental regulation may make binding commitments to protect the air, water, and land on which all communities depend, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the elderly who are isolated and rarely visited, especially those in care homes who have lost regular contact with family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may show us where we are holding back from him and give us the freedom to give more fully of ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known in the neighbourhood for genuine care of the elderly and isolated, not only in word but in regular, personal contact, 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 used their talents well may now hear the Lord say, 'Well done, good and faithful servant,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that God may grant him wisdom and prudence to guide the Church faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may invest in rehabilitation so that those who have served their sentence can rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those persecuted for their faith or political beliefs, imprisoned or exiled for refusing to be silent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may teach us to see clearly what we are afraid to face in ourselves, and give us the grace to bring it honestly to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where those who feel they do not belong can find a genuine and lasting welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of generosity and responsible stewardship in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to share in the eternal treasures of God's kingdom, having used their gifts fruitfully, 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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