Funeral Mass - General Intercessions (H1)
Priest:
Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right hand of
the Father where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voices
of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his:
Reader: The response is: Lord, hear our prayer.
1. In Baptism, ___________ received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now
and lead her/him over the waters of death. We pray to the Lord - R: Lord, hear our
prayer
2. Our sister/brother ________________ was nourished at the table of the Savior.
Welcome her/him into the halls of the heavenly banquet. We pray to the Lord - R:
Lord, hear our prayer
3. Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the
kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son. We pray to the Lord -
R: Lord, hear our prayer
4. Those who trusted in the Lord now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment, rest, and
peace to all whose faith is known to you alone. We pray to the Lord - R: Lord, hear
our prayer
5. The family and friends of ___________ seek comfort and consolation. Heal
their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that come from grief. We pray to the
Lord - R: Lord hear our prayer
6. We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for _______________ .
Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son’s coming.
We pray to the Lord - R: Lord, hear our prayer.
(Please remain at the pulpit until Father finishes the prayer below.)
The Priest Concludes:
Lord God, giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Redeemer,
Jesus Christ, and the voices of your people, whose lives were purchased by the
blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a
place in the kingdom. We ask this trough Christ our Lord. R: Amen
