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 26, 2025

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach and live the great commandment: to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and our neighbor as ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and compassion, seeking the good of all and promoting a culture of love and solidarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle to love, or who feel unloved, that they may experience the transforming power of God's perfect love in their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in our love for God by deepening our prayer life, and in our love for neighbor through concrete acts of service and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a true reflection of Christ's love, where all are welcomed, valued, and cared for as brothers and sisters, 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 to live by the law of love may now rejoice in God's eternal embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that their love for God and His people may inspire us all to greater holiness and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to know the one true God and worship Him in spirit and truth, fulfilling the first and greatest commandment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts are hardened by hatred, bitterness, or indifference, that they may be touched by God's grace and learn to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for God may be expressed not only in words but in our dedication to serving our neighbor, especially the poor and marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community bound together by the twofold commandment of love, a beacon of hope and charity in our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and living of the Great Commandment in our daily lives and interactions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be perfected in love and welcomed into the eternal communion of saints, where love reigns supreme, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may lovingly proclaim that the greatest commandment includes cherishing and protecting every human life, especially the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be moved by love for the most vulnerable to protect every child in the womb from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a failure to love God and neighbor, and embrace His merciful call to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by loving support, empowering them to love their unborn children as God loves them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a witness to the great commandment of love by actively defending the unborn and supporting their mothers with compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer loving alternatives to abortion and care for women in crisis pregnancies, demonstrating God's love.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held forever in God's perfect love, where all are 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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