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, September 7, 2025

23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a community of fraternal correction and reconciliation, seeking to win back those who have strayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and promote dialogue and understanding to resolve conflicts peacefully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are estranged from their families or communities, that they may find paths to forgiveness and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to admonish sinners with love and humility, and the grace to accept correction when it is offered to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Christ's presence is known when two or three are gathered in His name, and where all support one another in holiness, 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 sought reconciliation in this life may now find eternal peace with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the Church with wisdom in matters of discipline and fraternal charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize their interconnectedness and strive to live in harmony, forgiving one another as God forgives us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with pride or resentment, making reconciliation difficult, that their hearts may be softened by God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayers may be united with Christ's, confident that whatever we ask in His name will be granted by the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a true family of God, where love, forgiveness, and mutual support are the hallmarks of our life together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of unity and fraternal correction within the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be bound together in the communion of saints and enjoy eternal fellowship in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always be a voice for the voiceless, fraternally correcting a society that permits the sin of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have the courage to reject laws that allow the killing of unborn children and instead protect every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave offense against God and their neighbor, and seek reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by a community that supports them in choosing life, offering love and practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every human life is defended, and where we actively work to end abortion through prayer and action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to offer healing and reconciliation to those wounded by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Christ into His eternal family, where every life is cherished, 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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