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.
4. Lector Ready: Print formatted versions perfect for proclamation during Sunday Mass.

General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Monday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may continue its mission of bringing Christ's light and salvation to all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in public office may serve with integrity and promote justice for the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are facing challenges in their work or studies, that they may find strength and perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may deepen our prayer lives and seek to grow in virtue during this Ordinary Time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of welcome and support for all who seek God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to discrimination and prejudice in our society.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and be a shepherd after God's own heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may work together to care for creation and protect our common home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are sick or suffering, that they may experience God's healing presence and the compassion of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of our families and friends, offering them our love and support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of faith, hope, and charity, witnessing to the love of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are struggling with addictions, that they may find freedom and healing.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the eternal light and joy of God's 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.

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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