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, October 19, 2025

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always render to God what is God's, and guide her children in being faithful citizens of both heaven and earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, respecting the rights of God and the religious freedom of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle to balance their civic duties with their Christian commitments, that they may find wisdom and courage in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be good stewards of God's creation and responsible citizens of our earthly communities, always giving priority to God's law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith informs our civic life and where all work together for the common good, 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 rendered to God their lives of faith may now enjoy His 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 teach us to give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize God as the ultimate sovereign, to whom all earthly authority must be subject, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted for their refusal to render to Caesar what belongs to God, that they may find strength and perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may fulfill our civic responsibilities with integrity, always ensuring that our ultimate allegiance is to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that witnesses to the kingship of Christ in all aspects of life, both public and private, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater understanding of the Church's social teachings.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to be citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem, where God reigns forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always render to God the defense of every human life, especially the unborn, who bear His image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may give to God what is God's by protecting every unborn child from abortion, recognizing that life belongs to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a refusal to render to God the gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be empowered to render to God the precious life within them, supported by our love and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who give to God the defense of every human life, actively working to end abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to ensure that society renders to God the respect due to every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be rendered to God's eternal love and glory, 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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