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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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, July 6, 2025
Monday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church may always intercede with the faith of Jairus — coming to Jesus, falling at His feet, and asking Him to lay His hand on those who are dying, trusting He can restore life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may have the courage of the woman in the crowd — reaching through every obstacle toward the source of healing — and not be deterred by those who ridicule their hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the seriously ill and those told there is no hope, that they may hear Christ's word to Jairus: Come — and to the woman: Take courage — your faith has saved you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not lose faith when the situation seems too late, knowing that what looks like sleep to Christ is what the world calls death, and He can raise what He wills, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be like Saint Maria Goretti — whose feast we honour today — keeping faith in Christ through every trial, even to the giving of one's life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., and for all who minister to the dying.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may hear Christ's command — arise — and be raised to the fullness of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the bold faith of Jairus who knelt before Christ when every human remedy had failed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may discover that the touch of Christ — sought in faith, received in humility — can heal what medicine cannot and restore what death has claimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people, inspired by Saint Maria Goretti who gave her life rather than betray her purity, that they may find in Christ the strength to resist what destroys their dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may reach out in faith as the woman with the hemorrhage did — touching Christ in prayer, in the sacraments, in the poor — trusting that even this hidden contact brings healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of bold intercession: kneeling before Christ for one another, never giving up in prayer, believing He can raise even what seems beyond hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For victims of sexual violence, inspired by Saint Maria Goretti's witness, that they may find healing, dignity, and justice.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised by Christ who told the mourners: she is not dead but sleeping — and proved it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may intercede with Jairus-like persistence for every unborn child: come, lay your hand on them — they are precious and their life is in Your hands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may act with the faith of those who approached Christ despite ridicule — defending the lives of the unborn even when society deems the cause lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young women facing crisis pregnancies, that like the woman who reached for Christ's cloak they may reach for the help that is near, and hear Him say: take courage — your faith has saved you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who grieve a child lost to miscarriage or abortion may be consoled by the Lord who raised the little girl, knowing He holds every child He has made, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may never give up hope for any child or mother in danger, trusting the one who says: she is not dead but sleeping — and acts on it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who accompany grieving parents — after miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion — with the compassion of Christ who wept before He raised.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may be raised by Christ who commanded: arise — and may their parents one day be reunited with them, 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.