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, December 14, 2025

3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE)

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE)

Option 1

1.That the Church, on this Gaudete Sunday, may always rejoice in the Lord's closeness and be a messenger of His joy to a waiting world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and promote policies that bring true joy and peace to their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sorrowful, anxious, or burdened, that the nearness of the Lord's coming may fill their hearts with hope and gladness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live with joyful expectation, preparing our hearts for Christ's birth by lives of prayer, charity, and repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the joy of the Gospel is tangible and where all are encouraged to rejoice in the Lord always, 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 rejoiced in the Lord's coming may now share in His eternal joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true heralds of joy, proclaiming that the Lord is near, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the good news of salvation and prepare their hearts to receive Christ, the source of all true joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their joy or who struggle to find meaning in life, that this Advent season may renew their spirits, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent penances may be offered with a joyful heart, knowing that they prepare us for the greater joy of Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community overflowing with Gaudete joy, witnessing to the Lord's presence among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of Christian joy in our lives, even amidst trials.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter into the joy of their Master and rejoice with the saints in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may rejoice in proclaiming the good news that every unborn child is a precious gift, heralding God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may prepare a way for every child to be born by protecting them from abortion, bringing joy to our land, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sorrow of abortion and embrace the joy of God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with Gaudete joy, cherishing the new life within them as a sign of God's closeness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who rejoice in every human life, actively working to end abortion and to welcome every child with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bring joy and support to pregnant women, helping them to choose life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may know the fullness of joy in God's eternal kingdom, 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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