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, July 6, 2025

14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church, yoked to Christ, may find His burden light and joyfully proclaim His gentle and humble kingship to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may learn from Christ's meekness and humility, serving their people with justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are weary and find life burdensome, that they may come to Jesus and find rest for their souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the yoke of Christ's commandments with childlike trust, knowing that His ways lead to true peace and freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the weary find comfort and where all learn from Christ's gentle and humble heart, 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 bore Christ's yoke faithfully may now find eternal rest in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide us with the gentleness and humility of Christ, the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may discover the peace that comes from surrendering to God's loving will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are proud or self-reliant, that they may learn from Christ to be meek and humble of heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach God with the simplicity and trust of little children, receptive to the mysteries He reveals, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where all feel welcomed and refreshed by the loving presence of Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of humility and trust in God's plan for us.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be yoked with Christ in His glory and find everlasting rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may gently lead all to recognize that every human life, especially the unborn, is precious to the humble Heart of Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may take up the light yoke of protecting every child in the womb from the heavy burden 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 weariness of the culture of death and find rest in Christ's call to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who feel burdened may find in Christ the strength and 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 place where the unborn are defended and where all are invited to find true rest in Christ's love for every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to lighten the burdens of pregnant women and offer them life-affirming support.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal rest in the gentle and humble Heart 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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