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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, December 9, 2029

Advent Weekday

·Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet

General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

Option 1

1.For the Church: that we may proclaim Christ with the humble courage of Saint Juan Diego, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those with authority may protect the rights of religious minorities and indigenous communities to practise their faith without interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing political persecution or discrimination for their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust God's choice of us even when we feel unworthy or overlooked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where those who feel on the edge of faith find a genuine welcome and real belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in Mexico and all the Americas, under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life God has promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For seminarians and those discerning vocations, that God may give them courage and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental stewardship may act justly to protect the land and natural resources on which the poorest communities depend, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the chronically ill and those living with disability or chronic pain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the simplicity to trust him even when we cannot see where he is leading us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be one where those with disability are genuinely included and supported, 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 share in the life God has prepared for those who love him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1

1.For greater transparency and accountability in Church leadership, that trust may be rebuilt over time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may prioritise schools in the poorest areas and give every child access to quality learning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the grieving, especially parents who have lost a child and those mourning a traumatic death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our grief and confusion honestly to God rather than pretending things are fine, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and ensure no one grieves alone, 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 know the peace that only God can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For digital evangelization, that the Church may reach those who seek God online with clarity and warmth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may expand early childhood support and give every child the best possible start in life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford housing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may stir in us a genuine longing for his coming this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may use this Advent to grow in almsgiving, directing its generosity to those with the greatest need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and conversion during this holy season of Advent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into God's eternal light and peace, 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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