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.
đ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions
1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
2. Browse All Sundays: Use the calendar to view intercessions for any Sunday throughout the year.
3. Download & Edit: Get PDF versions or customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
4. Lector Ready: Print formatted versions perfect for proclamation during Sunday Mass.
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church, anointed by the Spirit, may bring glad tidings to the poor in every age, proclaiming liberty to captives and sight to the blind in body and soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may create conditions where the poor are nourished, the oppressed are freed, and the vulnerable receive the care they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been rejected or scorned in their communities, that they may find in Christâwho was also driven out of His hometownâa source of comfort and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear God's Word and receive it with open hearts, saying in wonder, 'Today this Scripture is fulfilled in our hearing,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the year of the Lord's favor is livedâwhere the poor are welcomed, the broken are healed, and all find freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those rejected by family or community on account of their faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter into the fullness of the Lord's favor in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be led by the Spirit to bring Good News not only to the familiar but to the distant, as Christ was sent to all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may welcome God's grace wherever it flowsâeven beyond their borders, as Elijah went to the widow of Zarephath and Elisha healed Naaman the Syrian, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are foreigners, refugees, or outsiders, that they may find in the Church and in civil society the welcome that God extends to all without distinction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never become so familiar with the Gospel that we take it for granted, but always hear it with fresh wonder and renewed urgency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may resist the temptation to keep God's grace for ourselves and instead share it generously with all who seek Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all immigrants and refugees seeking a new home and a fresh start in dignity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal homeland where all are strangers no longer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, anointed by the Spirit, may bring glad tidings especially to the most vulnerableâthe unborn children of our world and the mothers who carry them in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may pass laws that truly free those in crisisâoffering real support to pregnant women who feel they have no choice, rather than leaving abortion as the only option, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may experience the year of the Lord's favor: practical help, genuine compassion, and the assurance that they and their children are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may boldly say, 'Today this Scripture is fulfilled,' as our community reaches out to women and families who need support in welcoming new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all children at risk of abortion, that we may be instruments of the liberty Christ proclaimsâdefending their right to be born and welcomed into a world of care and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and those who dedicate themselves to serving mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may be welcomed into God's eternal embrace, and their mothers find healing and peace in Christ's mercy, 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.
đïž Advance Preparation
Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.
âȘ Sunday-Focused
Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.
đ Liturgically Sound
Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.
đŻ Parish-Ready
Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.