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

1st SUNDAY OF LENT

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 1st SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1

1.That the Church, entering this holy season of Lent, may be strengthened by the Spirit to resist temptation and to proclaim the Gospel with renewed zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and fortitude to overcome the temptations of power, greed, and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are preparing for baptism and full communion with the Church, that this Lenten season may be a time of deep spiritual growth and purification, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, like Christ in the desert, may confront our own temptations with prayer, fasting, and reliance on God's Word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may embrace the disciplines of Lent with generous hearts, supporting one another in the journey of conversion, 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, through the mercy of God, may find rest from their labors and enter eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead us faithfully through this Lenten desert, guiding us to the joy of Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be purified from all that is contrary to God's law, and that justice and truth may prevail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with addiction, despair, or habitual sin, that they may find strength in Christ to overcome their trials, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten fasting may lead us to greater compassion for the hungry, and our almsgiving may be a true sharing of God's gifts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of fervent prayer, sincere repentance, and active charity throughout this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of penance and conversion within our hearts and our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by Christ's victory over sin and death, and share in His resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, in this season of spiritual battle, may be a powerful advocate against the temptation to devalue human life through abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may resist the temptation to promote laws that harm the unborn, and instead choose to protect every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts in our society, turning away from the sin of abortion and embracing the Gospel of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are tempted to choose abortion may find strength, support, and life-affirming alternatives through God's grace and our help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may commit to Lenten practices of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and for the protection of all vulnerable lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer compassionate care and support to pregnant women in crisis.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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