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1 March 2022

Intercessions for mass

North America

Format: Texts & Image

Type: Scripture & Prayers

Organisation: Archdiocese / Diocese

The diocese of Davenport (US) has prepared a series of possible Intercessions for Mass to underline the spiritual dimension of the synodal journey.

The intercessions are available in English and Spanish.

For Francis, our Pope, as we journey together in synod. Let us pray to the Lord.
For Francis, our Pope, Thomas our Bishop, and all Bishops; that they might have the grace to listen humbly and speak boldly as the Church gathers in synod. Let us pray to the Lord.
That the Church, convoked in Synod, would be open and responsive to the movement of the Spirit. Let us pray to the Lord.
For an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church as we undertake this synodal journey; let us pray to the Lord.
That the Holy Spirit may fill the hearts and minds of all the faithful, and accompany us on this synodal journey; let us pray to the Lord.
For the Church, gathered in Synod; that by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit this journey will be marked by humble listening, courageous speech, and lively hope. Let us pray to the Lord.

Possible Intercessions for Mass (PDF in Spanish & English / español e inglés)

Paths of Peace and Hope: 47 Meditations for Lent and Holy Week, a Lenten catechesis inspired by the contents and perspectives of the Final Document of the Synod.

The text was created with the intention of offering a simple and accessible tool for personal, family and community meditation, designed to accompany the spiritual journey during Lent and Holy Week, but also usable at other times of the year for in-depth study, parish meetings and moments of community reflection.

The meditations seek to translate some of the insights of the synodal journey into concrete reflections on daily life, helping to reinterpret experiences such as relationships, co-responsibility, service, communion and hope within the reality of families, parish communities and ordinary life contexts.

Alongside the book, a daily series of video catechesis has also been launched, published and shared every day on parish digital channels, with the aim of accompanying people through Lent with a moment of listening and spiritual reflection accessible to all.

The volume was self-published on Amazon, a choice dictated by the lack of available financial resources and the need to make the text accessible quickly so that it could be used during this year's Lenten journey.

Below is the link to the book's page: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0GL39GQ5C

Tags: Catechesis | Participation | Synodality