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.
đ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions
1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
2. Browse All Sundays: Use the calendar to view intercessions for any Sunday throughout the year.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Option 1
1.That the Church, sent by the ascending Christ to be witnesses to all nations, may proclaim repentance and forgiveness in his name with the courage and joy of those clothed with power from on high, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may recognize that the one who is Lord of all has ascended above all earthly powersâand may govern in the light of that eternal truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who mourn the absence of Christ's visible presence, that they may receive the power he promised and find him truly present in word, sacrament, and the community of his body, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, like the disciples who returned to Jerusalem with great joy after the Ascension, may live our Christian lives not in grief at Christ's departure but in joyful expectation of his return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be continually in the temple praising Godâour worship filled with the joy of the Ascension, our mission alight with the power from on high that Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who await the gift of the Holy Spirit, that the Church may be clothed with power from on high at Pentecost.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now dwell where Christ ascendedâat the right hand of the Fatherâpraising God with unceasing joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the ascending Christ may fill him with power from on high, enabling him to lead the Church as a witness to the resurrection from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may hear the witness of Christ's disciples: the one who suffered, died, and rose is Lord of allâand in his name repentance and forgiveness are offered to every human heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel abandoned or left behind, that the blessing Christ gave as he ascended may reach themâa blessing of power, peace, and promise that does not depart when he does, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may return from every encounter with the ascended Lordâin word, in sacrament, in prayerâwith the great joy the disciples carried back to Jerusalem, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that we may be a community of witnesses to the ascended Lordâsent to all nations, yet deeply rooted in the praise of God and fervent with expectation of his return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all missionaries and evangelists sent in Christ's name to the ends of the earth, that the ascending Lord may clothe them with power from on high.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may ascend with Christ to the place he went to prepare for those who love him, there to praise God without ceasing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, clothed with power from on high, may be a witness in every nation to the inviolable dignity of every human lifeâfrom the moment the Father knows it until the moment it ascends to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may hear the testimony of those sent in Christ's name: every unborn child carries the image of the one who ascended above all things, and is worthy of protection and welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may receive the blessing of the ascending Christâthe courage, the support, and the peace they did not earn but that he longs to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, returning with great joy from the encounter with the ascended Lord at every Mass, may carry that joy into the work of defending every human life in his name and to all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community continually praising God and continually at work in the worldâwitnessing to the sanctity of every life the ascending Christ redeemed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pregnancy resource centers and all who witness to the dignity of every human life in the name of the ascended Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may now ascend with Christ to the place he went to prepareâblessed by the hands that were raised over the disciples, 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.
đïž Advance Preparation
Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.
âȘ Sunday-Focused
Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.
đ Liturgically Sound
Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.
đŻ Parish-Ready
Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.