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.

πŸ“‹ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions

1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
2. Browse All Sundays: Use the calendar to view intercessions for any Sunday throughout the year.
3. Download & Edit: Get PDF versions or customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

Monday in the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church, entering Ordinary Time, may be as attentive to the quiet, undramatic work of discipleship as it is to the great feasts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That public servants may carry out their duties with diligence and a focus on the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For carers who gave up paid work to look after a family member and are now isolated, financially constrained, and without a clear way back into employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek to encounter God in the ordinary moments of this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of welcome and hospitality for all who seek God, 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 may find eternal rest in the Lord, 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 and pastoral love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may address the chronic shortage of social housing and the conditions that force families into overcrowded or unsuitable accommodation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those with serious mental illness who are living independently without adequate community support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be genuinely attentive to God's presence in the ordinary events of this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where all feel genuinely welcome and not merely tolerated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may accompany women facing crisis pregnancies with practical help and genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may fund pregnancy support services adequately and make them accessible to women who have no other help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young women who feel that ending a pregnancy is their only option, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be ready to offer real help to anyone we know who is facing an unplanned pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place of support and welcome for mothers in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pregnancy support and crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may be held in God's mercy, 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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