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, June 7, 2026

Saturday in the 7th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday in the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church, on this vigil of Pentecost, may be filled with expectant prayer for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be open to the Spirit's guidance in seeking peace and justice for all humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are preparing for Confirmation, that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be courageous witnesses to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may empty our hearts of all that hinders the Spirit's work, and be ready to receive His gifts with gratitude and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united with Mary and the Apostles in the upper room, praying, 'Come, Holy Spirit!', 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 been sealed by the Spirit, 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 the Holy Spirit may anoint him with wisdom and fortitude for his ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all creation may await in hope the renewal that the Spirit brings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel spiritually dry or uninspired, that the fire of the Holy Spirit may rekindle their faith and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be docile to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, guiding us in all truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that this Pentecost may be a time of profound spiritual renewal and empowerment for mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater openness to the charisms of the Holy Spirit in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought by the Spirit into the glorious light of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, on the eve of Pentecost, may implore the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, to protect every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be filled with the Spirit of Wisdom to defend all human life from conception by rejecting abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a new Pentecost of love, that all may recognize abortion as a grieving of the Holy Spirit and embrace His gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit with peace and courage to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of the Spirit, actively working to protect the unborn and build a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the pro-life movement.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be filled with the eternal life of the Holy Spirit in heaven, 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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