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 23, 2025
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim the universal kingship of Jesus Christ, inviting all peoples to enter His kingdom of truth, justice, love, and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may recognize Christ as the true King and govern their nations according to His law of love, serving the least of His brethren, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all humanity, that they may acknowledge Christ's sovereignty over their hearts and lives, and find in Him their ultimate hope and salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful subjects of Christ the King, striving to build His kingdom on earth through our works of mercy, justice, and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, celebrating Christ's universal kingship, may be a shining sign of His reign, where all are welcomed and served in His name, 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 acknowledged Christ as their King may now reign with Him in eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead us with the wisdom and authority of Christ, our Shepherd and King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That every nation and culture may be brought under the gentle rule of Christ, finding in Him the fulfillment of their deepest aspirations for peace and unity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who do not yet know Christ or who reject His kingship, that their hearts may be opened to His truth and His merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our lives may be a constant act of homage to Christ the King, offering Him our hearts, our minds, our strength, and our service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a true portion of Christ's kingdom, where His love is lived, His justice is practiced, and His peace reigns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper consecration of our lives, our families, and our nation to Christ the King.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the everlasting kingdom of Christ, where He lives and reigns forever and ever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be prepared for the final judgment, her members living lives of charity and service to the least among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and compassion, recognizing their accountability before the eternal King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, or imprisoned, that they may receive our loving care and see in us the face of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found among the goats at the last judgment, but among the sheep who ministered to Christ in His brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the corporal works of mercy are actively practiced and where all are committed to serving the needy, 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 Christ in the poor may now inherit the kingdom prepared for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in its mission of charity and service to all, especially the marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that whatever they do for the least of their brethren, they do for Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by selfishness or indifference to the suffering of others, that their hearts may be converted to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in our almsgiving and diligent in our works of mercy, storing up treasure for ourselves in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community known for its compassion and its active outreach to all who are in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to practicing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to hear the words, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter eternal life, 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.