GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
AUGUST 15, 2010 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
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CELEBRANT:
Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled. Like Mary, let us now trust that he will hear our prayers.
READER:
That the Church, like the Virgin Mary, may bring Christ into the world with joy, and be joined with him in endless life, we pray to the Lord...
That the Assumption of Mary may awaken government leaders to the supreme dignity of each human life, which is called to the heights of heavenly glory, we pray to the Lord...
For all mothers, that they may find in Mary the example and strength to carry out their vocation, we pray to the Lord…
That the sick may draw strength, consolation, and healing by turning to Mary, who intercedes for us from her place in heaven, we pray to the Lord...
For those who have died, especially Mark McCabe, Karen Salamone (and ____________ ___________________________) … may they have eternal rest and peace, we pray to the Lord...
CELEBRANT:
Father,
by bringing Mary body and soul
to heavenly glory,
You give us new hope.
May we never doubt
that you will hear and answer our prayers,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.