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, March 9, 2025

Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may continue its Lenten journey with renewed commitment to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek wisdom and justice, working for the good of all their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with temptation or sin, that they may find strength and forgiveness in God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the call to daily conversion, turning our hearts more fully to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of spiritual growth and mutual support during this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechumens preparing for the Easter sacraments.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may benefit from our Lenten prayers and sacrifices, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with pastoral love and inspire us to a holy Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may seek paths of peace and reconciliation, overcoming hatred and division, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by sorrow or suffering, that they may find comfort and hope in the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten disciplines may lead to a greater love for God and a more generous service to our neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sincere repentance and joyful anticipation of Easter's glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and penance to deepen within us this Lent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be purified by God's grace and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, through its Lenten disciplines, may offer powerful intercession for the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have a conversion of heart, turning from laws that permit abortion and embracing the sanctity of all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to the sin of abortion, and for a societal commitment to cherishing and defending all human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have been involved in abortion may find healing and reconciliation through God's infinite mercy this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may intensify its efforts to support pregnant women in need and promote life-affirming alternatives to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered into the loving arms of our Father, 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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