General Intercessions
4th Sunday of Advent - Gaudete
Sunday
December 22, 2024
Presider: As we prepare to remember the
birth of Jesus, God and Man, with confidence open our hearts to appreciate
and welcome Lord Jesus into our world to love us and inspire us to imitate
him in our daily activities.
Deacon/ Lector/ Cantor: Please respond: “Come Lord Jesus, Come”
1.That Pope Francis, Bishop _______, clergy,
religious, lay leadership, and catechists teach and inspire the faithful how
to experience the presence of Jesus in the world, in each other, and in the
sacraments, we pray...
2. That parents, grandparents, and God-parents demonstrate to children the
presence of the Lord by the example of their loving kindness, their stories,
and in their prayers, we pray...
3. That preachers and catechists teach using Scripture, by demonstrating
examples of kindness and understanding, and give witness that the Lord has
come by their attention and love to those who attend, we pray...
4. That preparations for the remembrance of the Light that comes into the
World be a celebration of God’s love for each person. That gifts given to
one another be a sign of love and care for each other, we pray...
5. That the work of first responders of military service persons be
strengthened by a love of God, of citizens and non-citizens, and of family,
we pray...
6. That the homeless, the hungry, and those thirsty for acceptance and
support may discover the presence of Jesus in the workings of our parish
community, we pray...
7. That the light of the Christ be a beacon of hope, justice, and peace in
our troubled and chaotic world, we pray...
8. That those who died this past week and those who are dying are welcomed
into the heavenly kingdom by our Brother, Jesus, the Christ. That the
intention of this Mass, (list here) __________ is (are) remembered in
our prayers at this Mass and during this week, we pray...
9. Let us add our personal intentions: (pause) Let us place these intentions
on the altar with our gifts to the community, we pray...
Presider: God, our Father and Creator.
Look upon us, your needy people and see our hunger for help and the presence
of your Son. May you, Father, and you, Son, graciously send the Advocate
Spirit to lift our hearts and bring justice to a greedy, power-hungry world.
May our preparation to remember the birth of the Son in human nature inspire
us to work to love one another in hope and peace. We ask this in the name of
your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Spirit, now and forever.
Response: Amen.
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