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 28, 2025

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may welcome every child and every vulnerable person as Christ Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set social welfare policy may ensure that support reaches children and families in genuine poverty, building systems of care for the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the poor who cannot meet their basic needs, that they may receive the support and dignity owed to every child of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may grant us the humility to serve those around us without rivalry or comparison, welcoming each one in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of genuine welcome, where every person is honoured and the vulnerable are cared for, 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 served in humility and welcomed the least may now rejoice as the greatest in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the humility of a servant, embracing Christ's reversal of greatness in every exercise of his ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who lead in health and social care policy may prioritise the wellbeing of children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, investing in systems of genuine care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those without shelter, sleeping rough or in temporary accommodation, that they may find safety, warmth, and the dignity owed to every human being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise and rejoice in goodness wherever it is found, even outside our own circle, embracing all who act in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of genuine welcome, known for its care of those who feel overlooked and its readiness to serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and generous welcome toward all who come in Christ's name.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, having served in humility and welcomed the least, may now be counted among the greatest in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may welcome every child, born and unborn, as Christ Himself, and may never fail to defend the dignity of the smallest among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect the unborn and defend every human life from conception to natural death through just and compassionate law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing crisis pregnancies, that they may find support, compassion, and the assurance that in choosing life they are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive from God a deeper reverence for every human life, welcoming the unborn, the elderly, and the disabled as bearers of God's image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support mothers in difficult pregnancies, offering practical help, community, and the assurance that every life is welcomed and valued here, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who welcome children in crisis through fostering, adoption, and pregnancy support.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be held by the Christ who placed a child at His side and said, 'Whoever welcomes this one welcomes me,' 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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