General Intercessions for Sunday Mass - Advance Preparation

Prepare for this Sunday's Mass with our carefully crafted general intercessions. These universal prayers, also known as prayers of the faithful, are designed specifically for Sunday liturgy and provided in advance for optimal liturgy coordination and lector preparation.

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1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

πŸ“… 2 days until this Sunday Mass

Sunday, March 1, 2026

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1

1.For greater transparency and accountability in Church leadership, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders in regions of armed conflict may have the courage to negotiate a just peace rather than pursue military victory at any cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees living in legal uncertainty, waiting to learn whether they may remain in the country where they have built their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may listen to Christ this Lent as the Father commanded on the mountain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known in this neighbourhood for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the bishops of the Church, that they may listen attentively to the Spirit and govern their dioceses with courage and pastoral clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure access to adequate food, housing, and healthcare for those living in poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety who carry the weight of an uncertain future and cannot see a way through, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may bear witness without wavering to the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any expansion of abortion access and take steps to reduce and ultimately end abortion in their jurisdictions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome whose parents face pressure to terminate the pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take one concrete step this Lent to pray and act for the protection of unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively invest in practical support for mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

About Our Sunday Mass Intercessions

Our general intercessions for Sunday Mass are specially crafted by Giuseppe Njualem, a seminarian at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. Each set of Sunday intercessions reflects the solemnity and universal scope appropriate for the principal weekly celebration of the Catholic Church.

πŸ—“οΈ Advance Preparation

Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.

β›ͺ Sunday-Focused

Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.

πŸ“š Liturgically Sound

Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.

🎯 Parish-Ready

Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.

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