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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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Monday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a humble servant, like the mustard seed growing into a great tree, offering shelter and nourishment to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote policies that allow for the growth and flourishing of all people, especially the small and vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel insignificant or powerless, that they may recognize their great worth in God's eyes and the potential for good within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have faith like a mustard seed, trusting in God's power to bring about great things from small beginnings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every small act of faith and love contributes to the growth of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, though sown in weakness, may be raised in power to share in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom, nurturing the seeds of faith planted throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be open to the leaven of the Gospel, allowing it to transform their lives and societies from within, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are discouraged by the smallness of their efforts, that they may trust in God's ability to multiply their good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not despise small beginnings, but faithfully cultivate the gifts God has given us for the building of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where even the smallest acts of faith and charity contribute to a great harvest of holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater appreciation of the power of small acts done with great love.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their place in the great tree of God's kingdom, sheltered by His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be like a great mustard tree, offering shelter and protection to every unborn child, the smallest and most vulnerable among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize that even the smallest human life has immense value and work to protect every child in the womb from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may see the potential for greatness in every conceived child and reject the leaven of the culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in our community a welcoming refuge, empowering them to nurture the mustard seed of life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every small act in defense of unborn life contributes to the growth of a vibrant culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who plant seeds of hope and life by supporting pregnant women and advocating for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion, though small in the eyes of the world, may grow to fullness of life in God's eternal kingdom, 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.

🗓️ Advance Preparation

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

⛪ Sunday-Focused

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

📚 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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