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.

πŸ“‹ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church may keep watch in prayer and fasting, meditating on Christ's passion and awaiting His resurrection with joyful hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek paths of peace and reconciliation, reflecting on the ultimate victory of love over hatred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are in darkness or despair, that the silence of Holy Saturday may lead them to the light of Christ's dawning victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this day of quiet contemplation to die more fully to sin and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayerful anticipation, ready to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechumens who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who rest in Christ may awaken to the glory of His resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the Church in this sacred time of waiting and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from the silence of death to the promise of new life in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel entombed by sorrow or sin, that the hope of Easter may dawn in their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be still before the Lord, pondering His descent into death and His power to overcome it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our observance of Holy Saturday may deepen our faith in Christ's triumph over sin and 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 who have died may, with Christ, pass from death to life and share in His eternal glory, 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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