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, May 17, 2026

Saturday in the 4th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday in the 4th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always remain in Christ's love, keeping His commandments and bearing witness to His presence in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of love and service, seeking the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel unloved or abandoned, that they may experience the depth of Christ's abiding love for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive to keep Christ's commandments, especially the commandment to love one another, as a sign of our love for Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Christ's love is tangible and where all are united in His peace, 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 abided in Christ's love may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in deepening its love for Christ and its fidelity to His teachings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to know the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, and find their joy in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to keep God's commandments, that they may be strengthened by His grace and the support of our prayers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter joy may overflow into acts of love and service, showing the world that we are Christ's disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community rooted in Christ's love, where all are welcomed and encouraged to grow in holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of obedience to God's will out of love for Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may experience the fullness of Christ's love and joy in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may lovingly proclaim God's commandment to cherish and protect every human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may abide in God's law by defending the right to life of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion, which violates God's commandment of love, and embrace His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by love and support, empowering them to keep God's commandment by choosing life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a steadfast witness to God's love, actively working to protect the unborn and uphold the sanctity of every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who strive to live God's commandment of love by defending the most vulnerable.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may abide forever in God's perfect love and peace, 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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