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

1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church, as this Easter Octave concludes, may continue to live in the joy and power of Christ's resurrection throughout the year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the light of Christ to build a world where peace, justice, and love prevail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all the newly baptized, that they may persevere in their Easter faith and grow in holiness as members of Christ's body, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always live as an Easter people, with 'Alleluia' as our song, bearing witness to the risen Lord in all we do, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a lasting sign of Christ's victory over sin and death, radiating His light to all, 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, having passed through death with Christ, may share in the unending joy 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 continue to proclaim the Easter message with unwavering faith and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn to the hope and new life found in the risen Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who still live in darkness or despair, that the radiant light of Easter may penetrate their hearts and bring them peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our lives may be a continual witness to the resurrection, reflecting the transformative power of Christ's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that the graces of this Easter Octave may bear abundant fruit in holiness, service, and missionary outreach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of gratitude for the gift of Christ's resurrection and our new life in Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the hope of rising again may now live forever in the glory of the risen Lord, 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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