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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, January 13, 2030
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Hilary, bishop and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.For the Church, may she boldly teach the divinity of Christ, inspired by St. Hilary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may uphold truth and justice, and protect the freedom of believers to practice their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are exiled or imprisoned for their religious beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek God with honesty and perseverance in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may grow in understanding of the Holy Trinity and live in communion with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 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 faithful teachers of the Church may rejoice in the eternal presence of the Triune God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, may he guard apostolic Tradition with the courage of Saint Hilary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may uphold freedom of religion and protect faith communities from discrimination or suppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle with doubts about their faith, that they may be guided by the lucid teaching of Church doctors like St. Hilary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to stand firm in our Catholic faith, even amidst misunderstanding or opposition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where the truth of Christ is joyfully proclaimed and lovingly lived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in our community who are engaged in the study of theology or sacred scripture.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who defended the faith on earth may be rewarded with the vision of God in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church, at the beginning of Ordinary Time, may renew its commitment to evangelization and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That public servants may carry out their duties with diligence and a focus on the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic anxiety that affects their daily functioning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek to encounter Christ in the ordinary moments of our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of welcome and support for all its members, 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 enter into the eternal rest of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, may he lead the Church with wisdom and pastoral care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may take seriously their responsibility for the natural environment, acting with the long-term vision that future generations deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families in which a member has severe dementia, carrying the grief of a slow loss and the exhaustion of daily care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful in prayer even when we feel nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a genuine community of faith and practical charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all students and teachers in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have completed their earthly journey may rejoice in God's presence, 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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