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, April 27, 2025

2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY)

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY)

Option 1

1.That the Church, celebrating the Divine Mercy of God, may be a haven of forgiveness and compassion for all sinners, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be inspired by God's mercy to promote justice and peace, showing compassion to the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who doubt or struggle with faith, like Thomas, that they may encounter the risen Lord and be filled with His peace and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who have received God's mercy may be merciful to others, forgiving as we have been forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Divine Mercy is proclaimed, celebrated, and lived out in acts of love and forgiveness, 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 boundless mercy of God, may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a powerful minister of God's Divine Mercy to the Church and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may turn to the fount of Divine Mercy, finding healing, forgiveness, and new life in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are hardened in sin or despair of God's forgiveness, that the rays of Divine Mercy may penetrate their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust completely in Jesus, the Divine Mercy, and seek His forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a sanctuary of mercy, where all feel welcomed, loved, and reconciled with God and one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater devotion to the Divine Mercy and trust in Jesus' promises.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, especially those most in need of God's mercy, may be embraced by His infinite love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly proclaim God's Divine Mercy, which extends to every human life, especially the most vulnerable unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be touched by God's mercy and work to protect every child in the womb from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion and seek refuge in the ocean of God's Divine Mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers facing difficult choices may trust in God's mercy and find the support to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a fountain of Divine Mercy, offering compassion, healing, and practical help to build a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray the Divine Mercy chaplet for an end to abortion and for the healing of those affected by it.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be enfolded in the infinite mercy of Jesus, 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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