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.

πŸ“‹ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions

1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

πŸ“… 2 days until this Sunday Mass

Sunday, January 18, 2026

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church throughout the world may faithfully proclaim the joy of the Gospel and the transforming power of God's Love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by a spirit of service and promote justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families in which a serious illness has changed everything, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to God's call in the ordinary circumstances of our lives and respond with generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may support those who are struggling rather than waiting for them to ask, 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 share in the eternal banquet of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and holiness in its mission to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may fulfil their obligations to poorer nations, investing in the international cooperation that genuine peace requires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people who have grown up without any religious faith and have never encountered it as something real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use our gifts and talents to serve others, reflecting the love and mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community genuinely transformed by the Eucharist it celebrates each week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the peace of Christ may be welcomed into the joy of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a steadfast defender of the sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be enlightened to protect every human life, especially the most vulnerable among us, the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For every unborn child whose life is at risk, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are elderly, sick, or disabled may receive loving care that affirms their inherent dignity, rejecting all forms of euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be known for welcoming and supporting mothers who find pregnancy difficult or frightening, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centers and for those who advocate for the legal protection of the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who have died without the grace of baptism may be entrusted to God's infinite love and mercy, 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.

πŸ—“οΈ Advance Preparation

Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.

β›ͺ Sunday-Focused

Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.

πŸ“š 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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