General Intercessions
Solemnity of Christ the King
November 24, 2024
Presider: How worthy is the Lamb who
was slain to receive power and God’s glory and wisdom, strength, and honor.
God will hear our prayers through this Lamb, the Son of Man. With
confidence, let us pray.
Deacon/ Lector/ Cantor: Please respond:
“Lord, hear our prayer.”
1.That our King, the Lamb of God provide
Wisdom, strength, and honor to Pope Francis, Bishop _______, and all who
toil in the vineyard of the Lord, we pray...
2. That the faithful understand God’s command to dominate creation means for
us to tend, care for, and make flourish all people and the whole universe,
we pray...
3. That elected officials at all levels in our nation commit to service of
the common good of all, we pray...
4. That the faithful of our parish realize they have authority to bless
their families and their work because they are baptized as priests in their
religious and secular lives, we pray...
5. That the faithful of our parish apply their truth discerning and telling
because they are baptized as prophets, we pray...
6. That the faithful of our parish apply their responsibility to serve
others because they are baptized as queens and kings, we pray...
7. That our parish members who are physically, mentally, and spiritually ill
are accompanied by our members and brought to healing by the skill and
wisdom of those who tend them, we pray...
8. That victims of violence, of abuse, of economic manipulation, of
political intrigue, and especially of war will discover peace and resources
to strengthen them to live fully God’s gift of life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness, we pray...
9. That police, emergency medical workers, soldiers, statespersons, and
teachers focus their talents and efforts for the safety and well-being of
those in their care, we pray...
10. That members of our parish who died this week (identify each here) and
those entering the portal that is death are welcomed into the Kingdom of our
Lord. That all join in prayer for the intention of this Mass (state that
intention) we pray... to the Lord,
11. Let us take a moment to add our personal intentions: (pause) Let us
place these intentions on the altar with our gifts in support of our
parish’s work, we pray...
Presider: Heavenly Father, you who
created and maintain us; listen kindly to these requests. Look into the
heart of each person gathered here and heal what is broken. In the name of
your Son, our Lord and King, lift up those who have fallen, mend
relationships and strengthen the efforts and love of those who care for our
church. We ask this of you in the name of Jesus through the Holy Spirit that
unites you and us to you now and forever.
Response: Amen.
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