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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 23, 2029
Advent Weekday
·Weekday
Liturgical Color: Violet
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint John of Kanty, priest
Option 1
1.For the Church, following Saint John of Kanty, that we may proclaim truth and serve the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may invest in quality education for all, especially for the poorest children and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing unjust dismissal or unemployment through no fault of their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest before God about our need for his wisdom and not rely on our own understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may care for those struggling financially and not let anyone face hardship without support, 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 rest in the peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For seminarians and those discerning vocations, that they may hear God's call clearly and respond with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for health policy may ensure adequate provision for mental health services, especially for the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those making difficult medical or end-of-life decisions, that they may find clear guidance and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may quiet our restlessness in these final days of Advent and draw us toward what is real and lasting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known this Advent season as a community that lifts the burden of those who carry too much 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 who have died may rest in the mercy and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Commemoration is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For transparency and accountability in Church leadership, that trust may be rebuilt and the faithful strengthened, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect the rights of religious minorities and uphold freedom of conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who have fled violence or persecution and are searching for safety, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what is weighing on us and trust that God hears us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those attending for the first time, making it easy for them to find their place, 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 rest in the peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the unity of all Christians, that Catholics and other believers may draw closer through prayer and common service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may commit to just asylum processes and ensure the humane reception of those fleeing conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they have lost their faith or who feel that God has abandoned them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a spirit of true longing this Advent, drawing us out of distraction and into his presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a refuge of peace and welcome this Advent season for those who carry grief or loneliness, 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 rest in the mercy and love of God, 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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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.
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