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 22, 2026

5th SUNDAY OF LENT

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 5th SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may be a community of Easter hope even in the heart of Lent β€” proclaiming life where the world sees only death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may work to free those trapped in cycles of violence and injustice, restoring them to the dignity and freedom that is their right, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness who are afraid of death, that the words of Christ β€” I am the resurrection and the life β€” may reach them as a personal promise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to Christ, as Martha and Mary did, whoever and whatever we grieve, trusting that nothing is beyond His power to restore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where faith in the resurrection is not merely professed but lived β€” present to those who grieve and to those who face death, 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 have fallen asleep in Christ may be awakened to eternal life and glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Church, that in proclaiming the Resurrection she may speak hope to those who have lost all reason to live, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure dignified healthcare and compassionate care for the dying, so that no one faces the end of life without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost a spouse or life partner and are navigating grief alone, that community may hold them through the long seasons of bereavement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That as Lent reaches its final weeks, we may bring to God our deepest griefs and most persistent sins, trusting in His power to unbind and free us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may reach out to those who grieve alone, being the presence of the risen Christ to those who mourn, 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 that every unborn child, however brief their time in the womb, is called by name by the God who is the Resurrection and the Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact protections for unborn children at every stage of pregnancy, recognising that no human life is expendable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children at risk because of poverty, instability, or abandonment β€” and for their parents who need support to say yes to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grieve with honesty the children lost to abortion β€” not with anger but with the sorrow of those who know what has been lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a resurrection community β€” a place where mothers and children are welcomed with joy and where every life is treated as precious, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to bring hope and support to those facing difficult pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be raised by Christ to the glory of eternal life, 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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