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 22, 2024

Advent Weekday (December 22 - O King of All Nations)

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Advent Weekday (December 22 - O King of All Nations)

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as the King of all nations, the cornerstone who unites all peoples in Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to build bridges of unity and peace, recognizing the common humanity that binds all nations together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are divided by hatred, prejudice, or conflict, that Christ, the desire of all nations, may come and bring them reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare for the coming of our King by working for unity and peace in our families, communities, and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the Lord who comes to save all He has made, ready to welcome Him as our King, 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 from every nation may now be united in Christ's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a strong voice for unity among all peoples, under Christ the King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may come to acknowledge Christ as their true King and Savior, the desire of every human heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel alienated or excluded, that they may find their true home in Christ, the cornerstone of a new humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be prepared to receive the King of Glory, who comes to gather all His scattered children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that reflects the universality of Christ's kingdom, welcoming all with open arms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper longing for the unity of all God's people in Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be saved by Christ, the King of all nations, and brought into His everlasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim Christ as King of every nation and defender of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize Christ as the cornerstone and protect every human life, from conception, as precious in His sight, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion and desire Christ, the King who saves all He has made, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength to welcome their children, who are desired by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the coming of our King by defending every unborn child and building a culture that honors Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to unite our world in respecting every human life, from every nation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Christ the King into His eternal kingdom of peace, 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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