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 29, 2026

Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a beacon of humility, confessing its dependence on God's mercy, like the tax collector in the temple, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility, acknowledging their limitations and seeking true justice for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are proud or self-righteous, that this Lenten season may lead them to a spirit of humility and repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach God in prayer with contrite and humble hearts, trusting not in our own merits but in His boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where true humility is valued and where all support one another in seeking God's forgiveness, 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 humbled themselves before God may now be exalted in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the humble service of a true shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may reject pride and arrogance, and embrace the path of humility and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unworthy of God's love, that they may be assured of His mercy and approach Him with confidence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may cultivate in us a spirit of genuine humility, recognizing our need for God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes sinners and rejoices in God's mercy, which is offered to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Lenten season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find mercy at God's judgment and be raised to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may humbly implore God's mercy for the sin of abortion and steadfastly defend every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize with humility the sanctity of human life and protect the unborn from all violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the pride that leads to abortion and embrace God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have participated in abortion may approach God with humble and contrite hearts, seeking His forgiveness and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of humble service, offering compassionate support to pregnant women and advocating for the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of the most vulnerable.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be lifted up by God's mercy into His eternal 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.

🗓️ 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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