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, August 17, 2025
Monday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church may always call her members beyond mere observance of commandments to radical discipleship—to give all they have and follow Christ wherever He leads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be moved to share wealth with the poor and create just societies where no one is left behind by the hunger for possessions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel the pull of Christ's call but hesitate, weighed down by possessions, comfort, or status, that they may not walk away sad but embrace the freedom of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may honestly ask the Lord: 'What do I still lack?'—and be open to whatever He asks, even if it means letting go of our most prized possessions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of generous disciples who hold nothing back from God, storing up treasure in heaven through service and self-giving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a vocation to religious life or priesthood, that they may respond to Christ's invitation with courage.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may have laid aside every earthly attachment and now possess the treasure of eternal life in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may inspire the faithful to seek not worldly comfort but the treasure in heaven that moth and rust cannot destroy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be freed from the idolatry of wealth and possessions, recognizing that eternal life is the one thing worth seeking above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved to materialism or consumerism, that Christ's invitation—'Come, follow me'—may break through the hold of earthly goods and set them free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear today's Gospel as addressed personally to us: 'What good must I do?'—and take a courageous step toward greater love of God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may encourage generous giving, simplicity of life, and the detachment that makes us truly free to follow Christ without looking back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with debt or poverty, that they may find generous support and God's providential care.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in Christ the treasure that surpasses all earthly riches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may call every generation to see children not as a burden but as the one treasure that cannot be bought or sold—a gift from God to be welcomed with open arms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may understand that true wealth is measured not in material goods but in the lives we protect—especially those of unborn children—and may legislate accordingly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies who feel they have too little to give their child, that God may show them that a mother's love is the greatest treasure, and that support is near, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not walk away from the invitation to choose life—for ourselves or for others—but respond generously, trusting that those who give all receive a hundredfold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may be rich in practical support for vulnerable mothers and children, so that no one faces the gift of new life feeling alone and without resources, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For crisis pregnancy centers and ministries that provide material support to mothers choosing life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, including the unborn, may receive the treasure of eternal life from the God who knows every soul by name, 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.