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 24, 2025
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Option 1
1.That the Church may always say to every doubter and skeptic, as Philip said to Nathanael: 'Come and see'—and trust that an encounter with Christ is more persuasive than any argument, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with the integrity and transparency of a true Israelite in whom there is no duplicity, placing truth above all political calculation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who ask 'Can anything good come from Nazareth?'—from places of poverty, disadvantage, or stigma—that they may discover that God chooses the humble and unexpected to do His greatest works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be humbled and consoled by Christ's word to Nathanael: 'Before you were called, I saw you'—knowing that God has known and chosen us from before we ever turned to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of bold, joyful invitation, where every member says 'Come and see' to those who have not yet encountered the living Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For missionaries and evangelists, that they may bring others to Christ with Philip's eager simplicity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who answered Christ's call may now see the heavens opened and the angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who preach the Gospel, that they may carry the name of Christ to every nation as Saint Bartholomew did, sealing their witness even at the cost of their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be invited to 'come and see'—to make a personal encounter with Jesus Christ—and discover in Him the answer to every longing of the human heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have never been personally introduced to Christ, that someone like Philip may come into their lives and lead them to the One who already knows and loves them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may confess with Nathanael's wonder: 'Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel,'—and let that confession shape all we do and all we are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may promise those it serves: 'You will see greater things than this'—a community marked by the astonishing works that follow genuine faith in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those far from the faith who have been told that nothing good can come from the Church, that they may be invited to 'come and see.'Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who gave their lives for Christ may now see far greater things in the glory of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim with conviction: before any mother called her child by name, God saw them—and every unborn child, like Nathanael under the fig tree, is known and loved by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect every unborn life, recognizing that God sees and values the child whom no one else has yet noticed or welcomed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in difficult circumstances who feel they come from 'Nazareth'—from lives too broken or too poor—that they may hear the Gospel: 'Come and see' what God can do with the life you are carrying, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may say 'come and see' to every family facing a crisis pregnancy, bringing them not judgment but the concrete support that makes choosing life possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where no life—however small or unexpected—is dismissed, but where all are welcomed to 'come and see' the love of Christ waiting for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For crisis pregnancy centers and all who say 'come and see' to mothers considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, including every unborn child God saw and loved, may now behold His face in eternal light, 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.