General Intercessions for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Celebrant: The day of the Lord is coming, when He will bring us the fullness of joy and salvation. Trusting in Him, we now pray with confidence.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may joyfully announce the first coming of Christ and prophetically prepare for His Second Coming, we pray to the Lord…

That all elected officials may seek the wisdom of God and put their trust in His guidance, we pray to the Lord…

For those who have been unjustly accused of wrongdoing because they have stood up for God's law and defended the sanctity of life, we pray to the Lord…

For all students, that through their studies they may discern the hand of the Lord in history and in current events, we pray to the Lord,…

That the sick may be comforted, strengthened, and healed according to God’s will, we pray to the Lord…

That all the departed may enjoy eternal light, peace, and joy in the Kingdom of Heaven, we pray to the Lord….

Celebrant:

Father,
We wait in joyful hope
For the coming of Your Son.
Until that Day,
Give us the joy of faithfulness to You in all things.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.