General Intercessions

Thirty Third Sunday of Ordered Time

November 16, 2025

Presider: The Lord will come to rule the world with Justice. He will establish equity. With confidence in the truth and justice of God we offer our concerns and joys to the Lord.

Deacon/ Lector/ Cantor: Please respond: “Lord, Hear our prayer”

1.That Pope Leo and Bishop _____  , preach and encourage justice and equity in clergy and laity for all persons without regard for wealth, power, social status, we pray...

2. That parish leadership consciously create an environment of welcome and encouragement for active participation in liturgy and parish out-reach especially for persons subsisting on the margins of society, we pray...

3. That statespersons, diplomats, seek justice for third world countries and invite them to participate in the socio-economic successes of powerful and wealthy nations, we pray...

4. That educators in elementary and secondary schools take care to justly attend to students in need of encouragement and assistance, we pray...

5. That employers pay their employees a fair, living wage, we pray...

6. That first responders treat all clients and patients with dignity and respect, we pray...

7. That parents and guardians discover necessary time to spend with their children, providing them with a sense of belonging and worth, we pray...

8. That the Lord will provide each member of our parish with the healing rays of the sun of justice, we pray...

9. That those approaching the portal of death are supported by faith and sacrament. That those who died this week (list here) and the intentions of this Mass (list here) _____is (are) remembered in this Eucharist, we pray...

10. We approach God for personal needs and concerns of hand, mind, and heart: We bring our personal and family needs. (pause) We place these intentions on the altar with the financial gifts offered for ministries of our community, we pray...

Presider: Father God, assist us and strengthen us in this time of chaos and struggle found in all corners of the world. As we stand up for what is right and justice, let us not be frightened or discouraged in our efforts to love your creation and every one of your people. We ask this help in the name of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Response: Amen.