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 30, 2025

1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Option 1

1.That the Church, as she begins this holy season of Advent, may be ever watchful and prepared for the coming of the Lord, with hearts full of hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with vigilance and justice, working to prepare a world where Christ's peace can reign, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are living in darkness or despair, that the dawning light of Advent may bring them hope and the promise of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this season of Advent to awaken our hearts, to cast off the works of darkness, and to put on the armor of light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of joyful expectation, eagerly awaiting the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, 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 awaited the Lord's coming in faith may now rejoice in 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 guide us in this season of Advent with wisdom and inspire us to watchful prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize the signs of Christ's coming and prepare their hearts to receive Him as their Lord and King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually asleep or indifferent to God's call, that this Advent season may stir them to repentance and conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent practices of prayer, penance, and charity may help us to stay awake and be ready to meet the Lord at any hour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in the joyful hope of Christ's return, with our lamps burning brightly with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance during this Advent season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the Lord's call on the last day and rise to meet Him in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, in this season of watchful hope, may tirelessly proclaim that every unborn child is a precious gift awaiting Christ's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be awakened to protect every human life from conception, preparing a way for the Lord by defending the innocent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the darkness of abortion and embrace the light of Christ, who comes to save every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with Advent hope, cherishing the new life within them as a sign of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of vigilant prayer and action, working to end abortion and to welcome every child as a gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn, that their Advent hope may inspire their efforts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed by Christ at His coming into His eternal kingdom of light and peace, 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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