Advent III

Each week Msgr. Brockman of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, NC, is writing General Intercessions for the upcoming liturgies.

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS

Third Sunday of Advent (Cycle A)

December 14, 2025

Deacon/Reader:

For Pope Leo and Bishop Luis, as they shepherd us to seek God, that having joyfully encountered Him, we may reflect the beauty of His love and the tenderness of His mercy, in the manner of our life, we pray to the Lord…

For a heart of patience: that when delayed, perseverance may prevail; when a provocation, tolerance; and when a strain, pause……. we pray to the Lord…

That with the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, pregnant with Jesus, all parents may be guided in nurturing and forming in faith, the joy of the gift of life, God has given them in their children, we pray to the Lord…

That those who have separated themselves from God in sin, may see the joy and freedom God gives us in reconciliation, and then seek it for their soul, especially as we gather for our Advent Reconciliation Liturgy this week, we pray to the Lord…

For all those who are ill, those meeting the challenges of infirmity and those with chronic illness, that the coming of Christ may renew their courage, make firm their strength and console them through faith, we pray to the Lord…

That those set on war and injustice, be not put off by the messengers God sends, but be opened to peace; and for those who serve as First Responders and in our military, for renewal in the joy of sacrificing for the good of another, we pray to the Lord…

That all those in mourning may be wrapped in hope of Christ, and that all of our beloved dead, now behold the face of God, that He may be their joy, forever…

… and for the intentions of ____________________ for whom Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord…

Celebrant: Loving Father, hear us and fill us with the Joy of the One Who comes, as we pray in His Holy Name, through Christ our Lord. R: Amen.

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