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, August 10, 2025

19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be vigilant and prepared for the Lord's coming, with lamps burning brightly with faith and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a sense of accountability to God, always ready to give an account of their stewardship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually asleep or unprepared for Christ's return, that they may be awakened by His grace and turn to Him with expectant hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day in joyful hope of the Lord's coming, using our time and talents wisely for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, always ready to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, 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 awaited the Lord with burning lamps may now be welcomed into the eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful servants, keeping watch over Christ's flock and preparing them for His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize the signs of the times and be ready to meet the Lord when He calls them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are anxious about the future or the end times, that they may find peace in Christ's promise to be with us always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found idle or distracted by worldly concerns, but always alert and eager for the Lord's appearing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant readiness for Christ, with faith as our guide and love as our oil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of vigilance and prayer in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may keep her lamps burning brightly, proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, from conception, as we await the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be vigilant in protecting every unborn child, recognizing that they too are called to the wedding feast of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the darkness of abortion and prepare to meet the Lord with hands unstained by innocent blood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with joyful hope, cherishing the life within them as a gift to be brought to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer, actively defending the unborn and preparing every soul for Christ's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to keep the flame of respect for human life burning in our society.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed with joy into the eternal banquet of heaven, 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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