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.For Catholics who feel unwelcome or marginalised in the Church, that they may find a community where they truly belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders in regions of ongoing conflict may pursue ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors for those who are trapped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in the care system who feel they have no one to call their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be still enough this Lent to hear what God is saying to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome those who arrive for the first time and help them feel they have found a home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that God may confirm their calling in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may make and keep binding commitments to reduce carbon emissions and protect the climate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For communities devastated by floods or earthquakes who are still struggling to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer God our willingness this Lent even when we have nothing else to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may hold before the world the dignity of every unborn child, speaking with love and without hesitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any proposal to extend abortion access and instead legislate in favour of the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pregnant teenagers who feel their only option is abortion and have no adult who will stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold the unborn in prayer each day of this Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in practical support for expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered into the arms of our merciful God, 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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