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.