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 19, 2025

Monday in the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may continue its mission of evangelization with renewed vigor in this Ordinary Time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who hold public office may serve with honesty and a commitment to the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people living in insecure rental accommodation, unable to save for a home of their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize Christ in someone we find it difficult to welcome this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where people genuinely know their neighbours' names, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are unemployed or seeking new opportunities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be sustained by the prayers of the faithful in his ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may pursue serious diplomatic efforts to end active conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those caring for a parent with dementia, managing an illness that takes more each year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to our commitments and fulfill our duties with diligence and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of faith where all are welcomed and encouraged, 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 who have gone before us in faith may be granted eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may accompany families who receive a difficult prenatal diagnosis, offering genuine support rather than pressure in either direction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may ensure that every pregnant woman has access to practical and financial support, removing the conditions that make abortion feel like the only option, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children diagnosed with serious conditions before birth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may support life-affirming choices with real practical help and not just expressed approval, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where families with difficult pregnancies or children with disabilities find genuine welcome and support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in prenatal care, neonatal units, and support for families with disabled children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before or after 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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How We Write Our Sunday Intercessions Theological methodology and Sunday liturgy guidelines