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 24, 2026

Saturday in the 5th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday in the 5th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always remain in the world but not be of the world, witnessing to Christ's truth and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, protecting their people from evil and promoting the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians who face trials or persecution for their faith, that they may be consecrated in the truth and strengthened by God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live as faithful disciples of Christ, set apart for God's service and sanctified by His Word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a beacon of holiness and truth in a world often marked by darkness and error, 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 were consecrated to God may now share in His eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in holiness and truth, protecting her from the snares of the evil one, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn to Christ, the source of all truth, and find salvation in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by the allurements of the world, that they may find strength in Christ to choose what is good and holy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may consecrate us more fully to God, making us instruments of His peace and love in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community set apart for God, witnessing to His truth and holiness in all that we do, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper consecration of our lives to God through prayer and service.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be sanctified by God's grace and welcomed into His heavenly kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a strong voice in the world, consecrating every unborn child to God and defending their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be consecrated in truth, rejecting laws that permit abortion and protecting every human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the evil of abortion and embrace the sanctity of life, consecrated by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be strengthened by God's grace to choose life, consecrating their children to His loving care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a holy people, actively working to protect the unborn and promote a culture where every life is cherished as sacred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who dedicate their lives to defending the truth about the sanctity of human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be consecrated to God 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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