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 23, 2025

7th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 7th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, following the Lord's command, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may strive for reconciliation and peace, seeking to overcome hatred and division with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to forgive, or who are consumed by anger or resentment, that they may experience the healing power of God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect, by extending love and mercy even to those who do not deserve it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where forgiveness is freely given and received, reflecting the boundless love of 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 who sought God's mercy may now rejoice in His perfect love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be living examples of Christ's command to love without limit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may reject vengeance and promote restorative justice and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been hurt by others, that they may find the grace to forgive and be set free from bitterness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive to be merciful, just as our Father is merciful, showing kindness even to those who oppose us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community known for its compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of understanding and tolerance in our world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may experience the fullness of God's mercy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may lovingly proclaim the perfection of God's law, which calls us to defend every human life as sacred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired to create a society where every unborn child is loved, welcomed, and protected from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who advocate for abortion, that their hearts may be touched by God's mercy and converted to the truth of the Gospel of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may extend love and compassion to those who have participated in abortion, offering them pathways to healing and forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a perfect reflection of God's love by actively supporting pregnant women and cherishing every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who counsel women in crisis pregnancies, that they may offer love and life-affirming solutions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by our merciful Father in heaven, 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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