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 31, 2025

22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach us the path of true humility, encouraging us to seek the lowest place so that God may exalt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of humble service, rather than seeking personal honor or worldly acclaim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are proud or arrogant, that they may learn from Christ's example of humility and find true greatness in serving others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not seek places of honor or worldly recognition, but strive to be humble servants of God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where humility is valued and where all are encouraged to serve one another with selfless love, 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 lived in humility may now be exalted in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the Church with the humble service of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize that true honor comes from God alone, and seek His approval above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are marginalized or feel insignificant, that they may know their profound dignity in God's eyes and find their true worth in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind to our tables, practicing selfless generosity without expectation of earthly reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes all, especially the lowly, and where humility and service are the hallmarks of our discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of humility and service in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to sit at the heavenly banquet, where the last will be first, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may humbly serve every human life, especially the unborn who are considered the least in our society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject the pride that leads to devaluing human life, and humbly protect every child in the womb from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the arrogance of abortion and embrace the humility of God's love for every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that humbly serves them and helps them 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 every human life is honored, and where we humbly serve the unborn and their families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who humbly dedicate their lives to defending the unborn and serving those in crisis pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be exalted by God and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, 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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