General Intercessions for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Celebrant: With the conviction that the light of Christ conquers every form of darkness, we can now pray with confidence about all our needs.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may proclaim effectively the Good News of Christ to those who live in the darkness of oppression and division, we pray to the Lord...
That government leaders may have the grace to rise above factions and place the common good as their top priority, we pray to the Lord...
That nations may heed the Gospel's call to reform their lives by eliminating abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, we pray to the Lord…
That all those who teach students may find wisdom in their work and joy in the call to shape the lives of the young, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may find in their weakness a new understanding of the redemptive power of Christ, we pray to the Lord...
That those who have died may be led to the light of the resurrection, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
we have seen your salvation
in your Son Jesus Christ.
Fill us with his light
And transform the world with his grace.
We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.