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, November 2, 2025

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS)

·Commemoration
Liturgical Color: Violet or Black
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for ALL SOULS

Option 1

1.That the Church on earth may always remember and pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those most in need of God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote peace and justice, so that fewer souls may be lost to violence and war, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are mourning the loss of loved ones, that they may find comfort in the hope of the resurrection and the communion of saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live our lives in such a way that we are always prepared to meet the Lord, and that our prayers may assist the souls in purgatory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of fervent prayer for the dead, trusting in God's infinite mercy and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., and for those who have no one to pray for them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N., and all our deceased relatives, friends, and parishioners, may be purified by God's mercy and welcomed into the light of His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may faithfully offer the Eucharistic sacrifice for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize their mortality and seek the eternal life offered by Christ, who conquered sin and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the souls in purgatory, especially those who are most forgotten or have the greatest need of our prayers, that they may soon behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our remembrance of the dead may inspire us to live more holy lives, mindful of our own journey towards eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our prayers and good works offered for the dead may bring them consolation and hasten their entry into heavenly glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater devotion to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N., and all who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, may awaken to everlasting life and joy, 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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