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, May 11, 2025

4th SUNDAY OF EASTER

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 4th SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church may always listen to Christ, the Good Shepherd, and faithfully guide His flock to the pastures of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a shepherd's care, protecting the vulnerable and seeking the good of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all young men and women discerning a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, that they may generously respond to the Good Shepherd's call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive sheep of Christ's flock, recognizing His voice in Scripture and the Church, and following Him with trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, under the care of our pastors, may be a place where vocations are nurtured and all are led to deeper holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, on this Good Shepherd Sunday.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who followed Christ, the Good Shepherd, may now rest safely in His eternal fold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, our chief shepherd, that he may lead the universal Church with the love and courage of Christ, the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the voice of the one true Shepherd and be gathered into His single flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have strayed from the Church or feel lost, that the Good Shepherd may seek them out and bring them back to His loving care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may support our priests and all who minister in the Church, praying for them as they shepherd us in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every member feels known, loved, and guided by the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life from our parish.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be led by the Good Shepherd to the verdant pastures of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, like the Good Shepherd, may tirelessly defend every unborn lamb from the dangers of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may hear the voice of conscience and protect the most vulnerable sheep, especially children in the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the culture of death and follow Christ, who gives abundant life to His flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a safe and loving fold, receiving the support they need to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a flock that actively protects every unborn child, following the example of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to shepherd and protect women and their unborn children from the harm of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be safely gathered into the eternal sheepfold of the Good Shepherd, 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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