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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, December 14, 2025
Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE)
Option 1
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith and reverence in the Church, that our worship may reflect what we believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may work for fair courts, prison reform, and humane conditions for those held in custody, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and their families, and those recently released trying to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in young people and give them genuine belonging and real responsibility, 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 may rest in the peace and joy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors: that they may lead with joy and deep trust in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in peace negotiations may persist with patience and pursue just settlements to ongoing conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, and for children caught between parents, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may restore our joy in him and free us from whatever has dulled it this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where Advent joy is genuinely felt, even by those who are carrying sadness, 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 who have died may share in the joy of God's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a consistent and joyful voice defending the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may enact and uphold laws that protect unborn children from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who are pregnant and afraid, that they may find concrete support and the courage to give birth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in reverence for the gift of human life at every stage, from the first moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support mothers in need and ensure no pregnant woman faces her situation alone, 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 may rest in the mercy of God, 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 reflects the solemnity appropriate for the principal weekly celebration of the Catholic Church.
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⛪ 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.