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, February 9, 2025

5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may be salt for the earth and light for the world, seasoning society with Gospel values and illuminating the path to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity, seeking to dispel the darkness of injustice and corruption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who live in spiritual or moral darkness, that the light of Christ may shine upon them, leading them to conversion and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our good deeds may shine before others, not for our own glory, but so that they may give glory to our Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a beacon of Christ's light, attracting others to His truth and love through our witness, 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 have lived as children of light may now share in God's eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise stewards of God's mysteries, seasoning their teaching with truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be preserved from the corruption of sin and enlightened by the values of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their lives lack flavor or meaning, that they may discover the richness of life in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hide the light of our faith, but let it shine brightly in our words and actions, drawing others to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose faith is evident and whose good works give praise to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in missionary zeal among all the baptized.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have walked in the light of Christ may now see God face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a clear and shining light, proclaiming the sacredness of every human life from conception's first spark, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be salt that preserves justice, enacting laws that protect the unborn and all vulnerable human beings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to the darkness of abortion, and for a culture that illuminates the path of life and hope for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are tempted to despair or to see human life as disposable may be enlightened by the truth of God's love for every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may let its pro-life witness shine, offering tangible support to mothers, children, and families in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centers, shining a light of hope for those in difficult situations.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may shine as stars 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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