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 21, 2025

4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Option 1

1.That the Church, like the Virgin Mary, may always say 'yes' to God's will, preparing a place for Christ to be born anew in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be open to God's plan and govern with humility, seeking peace and justice for all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all expectant mothers, that they may be filled with joy and trust in God's providence, as was Mary at the Annunciation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare our hearts for Christmas by lives of faith, obedience, and charity, making ourselves a worthy dwelling for the coming King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, in these final days of Advent, may be filled with joyful anticipation and fervent prayer for the birth of our Savior, 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 with faith may now behold His glory with Mary and the saints, 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 with Mary's faith and Joseph's obedience as we prepare for Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Emmanuel, God-with-us, in the child to be born, and welcome Him into their hearts and lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unprepared for Christmas or who are burdened by worldly cares, that they may find peace in surrendering to God's will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our homes may be like Nazareth, places of prayer, love, and humble service, ready to receive the King of kings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose hearts are open wide to receive Christ, the Word made flesh, this Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and recollection as Christmas draws near.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, through Mary's intercession, be brought to the eternal joy of Christ's nativity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, like Mary who bore Christ, may always cherish and defend every unborn child, a gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may say 'yes' to protecting every human life from conception, preparing a way for Christ to be born in every heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a rejection of God's will and embrace His plan for every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with Mary's courage and faith, welcoming the new life within them as a sacred trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who actively prepare for Christ's birth by defending every unborn child and supporting a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to ensure that every child is welcomed with love, like the Christ Child.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the loving arms of Mary and her Son in heaven, 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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