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, March 15, 2026

4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

Option 1

1.For priests and deacons who are weary or close to burnout, that the approaching joy of Easter may renew their love for ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may commit genuine resources and political will to ending the armed conflicts that force millions to flee their homes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have lost a child to stillbirth or sudden infant death, that the God of all consolation may surround them with comfort and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the joy of this Laetare Sunday may remind us that God's mercy is already at work in our lives, even where we see only struggle and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that genuinely invests in its young people, drawing them deeper into faith and a sense of belonging, 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 the Risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Church, that Laetare Sunday may awaken in her a joy that does not depend on circumstance but flows from the nearness of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take concrete steps to reduce the burden of poverty on families, so that no child grows up without the basics of a dignified life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have received a terminal diagnosis and are learning to make peace with mortality, that they may know the peace that passes all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach the second half of Lent with renewed energy and a willing heart, not losing heart in our spiritual discipline, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may carry the joy of this Laetare Sunday into the remaining weeks of Lent, refusing to let weariness have the last word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim with joy that every unborn life is a gift, and that this joy may prove contagious in a culture that fears new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact measures making it genuinely easier for mothers to choose life, with better support, practical help, and less fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For expectant mothers who are afraid and feel alone, that the joy of this day may assure them that this child is a gift and that help is near, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may rejoice in every unborn life and let that joy move us to speak and act in its defence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where every pregnancy is received with joy, and where that joy translates into practical welcome and support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to bring the light of truth to those considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rejoice in the eternal light of God's presence, 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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