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, December 15, 2024

Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ with authority, teaching the way of salvation and calling all to faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and seek the true good of their people, not their own power or glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are questioning the source of authority or struggling with obedience, that they may recognize Christ as the ultimate authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may humbly submit to Christ's teaching authority, as revealed in Scripture and the Church, and live according to His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's Word is received with faith and where all are eager to learn from Christ, 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 who listened to Christ's authority may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise his teaching authority with wisdom and love, for the building up of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may acknowledge Christ as Lord and King, to whom all authority in heaven and on earth has been given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by pride or rebellion against God's law, that their hearts may be converted to humility and obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent preparations may include a renewed commitment to follow Christ's teachings and to live as His faithful disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that joyfully embraces the authority of Christ and His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper respect for legitimate authority in the Church and in society.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to stand before the Son of Man, who has all authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always teach with Christ's authority the sacredness of every human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize God's ultimate authority over life and protect every unborn child from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may submit to the authority of God's law, which forbids the killing of the innocent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that lovingly supports their authority to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who courageously defend the unborn, acknowledging God's sovereign authority over every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to uphold God's authority by defending the right to life of every human being.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed into the eternal kingdom by Christ, the Lord of all, 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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