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.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Monday in the 4th Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday in the 4th Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a clear sign of Christ's healing power, bringing hope and new life to a suffering world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the true good of their people, promoting health, justice, and peace for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, that they may experience the healing touch of Jesus and the support of our prayers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have faith like the royal official, trusting in Christ's power to heal and save, even from a distance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of compassion and care for the sick and suffering among us, 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 healing in Christ may now enjoy eternal health and life in His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his ministry may bring spiritual healing and renewal to the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn to God in times of trial, trusting in His infinite mercy and power to save, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who care for the sick, that they may be strengthened by God's grace and serve with love and dedication, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may lead us to a deeper faith in Jesus, the Divine Physician, who came to heal our infirmities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively ministers to the sick and brings Christ's healing presence to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater trust in God's healing power in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to new life in Christ and experience the fullness of His healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a powerful voice for the healing of our nation from the wound of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have faith in the value of every human life and work to protect unborn children from all harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave illness in society and seek God's healing mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who are facing pressure to abort may find strength and support to choose life and healing for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of healing and hope, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and supporting a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister to those wounded by abortion, offering Christ's healing and forgiveness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal healing and peace in God's loving embrace, 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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