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 28, 2025

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

Option 1

1.That the Church, as the family of God, may always be a model of love, prayer, and mutual support, like the Holy Family of Nazareth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote policies that strengthen families and protect the sanctity of marriage and family life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all families, especially those facing difficulties, division, or hardship, that they may find strength, healing, and unity in the example and intercession of the Holy Family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish our own families, striving to make our homes places of love, forgiveness, and prayer, where Christ is always present, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a true family of families, supporting one another in living out our Christian vocation within the home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For parents, that they may be guided by the wisdom of Mary and Joseph in raising their children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who lived as members of God's family on earth may now rejoice with the Holy Family in heaven, 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 spiritual fathers, nurturing the family of the Church with love and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may recognize the family as the fundamental cell of society and work to protect its rights and well-being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children, that they may grow in wisdom, age, and grace before God and man, like the child Jesus in the Holy Family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our homes may be domestic churches, where faith is passed on, virtues are cultivated, and the love of God is the center of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively supports family life and provides resources for parents and children to grow in holiness together, 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 be welcomed into the eternal family of God, where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph reign, 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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