GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
DECEMBER 26, 2010 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY ________________________________________________________________________
Celebrant:
God humbled himself to be born of a human family, and sanctified family life forever. For the needs of our families and our world, we now pray.
Deacon/Lector:
That the many ministries of the Church may strengthen family life throughout the world, we pray to the Lord...
That governments may protect the institution of marriage, made by God as the union between one man and one woman, we pray to the Lord...
That the family may become ever more the sanctuary of life, where all are welcomed as a gift rather than a burden, we pray to the Lord...
That our children’s choir and their families have a safe trip and a memorable experience while they are in Rome singing for the Holy Father, we pray to the Lord...
That our family members who are ill may enjoy the consolation of the Lord and the presence of their loved ones, we pray to the Lord...
That our family members who have died may be welcomed into eternal life, especially Karen Salamone (and __________________) we pray to the Lord...
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Celebrant:
Father,
we thank you for the gift
of life and family.
Answer all our prayers,
and bring all people into your family of grace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christmas 2010
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
CHRISTMAS 2010 ________________________________________________________________________
CELEBRANT:
In Christmas joy and hope, let us present all our needs to God with confidence.
DEACON/LECTOR:
For our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, and for all Church leaders: may they proclaim by their words and actions the good news of Jesus Christ to all the world, we pray to the Lord …
For local, national, and international leaders, that their vision will make this world a better place, we pray to the Lord …
For those forgotten and lonely in hospitals, nursing homes, and orphanages; for those without family or friends, for the homeless and the unemployed, we pray to the Lord …
For our families, loved ones, and friends: may our love for one another be strengthened in joy of our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ here and at home, we pray to the Lord …
For all those who have died, that by the power of Christ's birth on earth, they may be born in heaven, we pray to the Lord…
CELEBRANT:
Father, the birth of your Son renews our hope.
As you answer our prayers,
Give us grace always to bear witness to him
before the world,
For he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
CHRISTMAS 2010 ________________________________________________________________________
CELEBRANT:
In Christmas joy and hope, let us present all our needs to God with confidence.
DEACON/LECTOR:
For our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, and for all Church leaders: may they proclaim by their words and actions the good news of Jesus Christ to all the world, we pray to the Lord …
For local, national, and international leaders, that their vision will make this world a better place, we pray to the Lord …
For those forgotten and lonely in hospitals, nursing homes, and orphanages; for those without family or friends, for the homeless and the unemployed, we pray to the Lord …
For our families, loved ones, and friends: may our love for one another be strengthened in joy of our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ here and at home, we pray to the Lord …
For all those who have died, that by the power of Christ's birth on earth, they may be born in heaven, we pray to the Lord…
CELEBRANT:
Father, the birth of your Son renews our hope.
As you answer our prayers,
Give us grace always to bear witness to him
before the world,
For he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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