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, February 15, 2026

6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always guide her children in the path of God's commandments, leading them to true freedom and happiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may enact laws that uphold justice and promote the moral well-being of society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those caught in cycles of addiction or compulsive behavior who want to stop but feel powerless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may make his commandments feel to us not as a heavy burden but as the path to what we most deeply long for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the fullness of Christian teaching is embraced and lived with joy, 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 striven to live according to God's will may receive the reward of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may teach God's law with clarity and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may be moved by conscience to serve with honesty and never put personal gain above the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families torn apart by resentment, divorce, or estrangement, that healing may still be possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to choose what is right even when others around us are choosing otherwise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that holds one another accountable in love and not merely offers encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and love of God's law in our hearts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our departed brothers and sisters may be perfected in love and welcomed into God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim God's law, which commands us to choose life and protect every human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may uphold the fundamental right to life, rejecting laws that permit abortion or euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children whose fathers have abandoned their mothers, leaving them to face the pregnancy alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find ways to offer practical support to pregnant women in our circle before desperation drives any of them toward abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a clear witness to the sanctity of life, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and end-of-life despair, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in ministries that support pregnant women and offer care for the terminally ill.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost through violence against God's law may find eternal peace and justice, 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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