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

Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always call us to love God with our whole heart and our neighbor as ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and compassion, seeking the good of all, especially the poor and vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling to love, or who feel unloved, that they may experience the transforming power of God's perfect love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may purify our hearts and enable us to love more generously and selflessly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a true reflection of Christ's love, reaching out to all with kindness and mercy, 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 lived in love may now rejoice in God's eternal embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in the path of love, following the example of the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may learn to love even their enemies, and pray for those who persecute them, as Christ taught us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts are hardened by hatred or bitterness, that they may be touched by God's grace and learn to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for God may be expressed in concrete acts of service to our neighbor, especially those most in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community overflowing with the love of Christ, a beacon of hope in our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper appreciation of the sacrament of charity, the Holy Eucharist.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be perfected in love and welcomed into the eternal communion of saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may teach with love the sacredness of every human life, from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired by love for the most vulnerable to protect every unborn child from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a failure to love, and embrace a culture that cherishes every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by loving support, empowering them to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the love of Christ compels us to defend the unborn and support all who choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer their time and resources to support crisis pregnancy centers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may know the fullness of God's love 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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