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.

📋 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.
3. Download & Edit: Get PDF versions or customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
4. Lector Ready: Print formatted versions perfect for proclamation during Sunday Mass.

General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel without fear, trusting the Lord who knows every sparrow and every hair of our heads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may defend the innocent, protect the persecuted, and act with courage when truth is costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are slandered, threatened, or afraid, that God who rescues the life of the poor from the power of the wicked may be their strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may acknowledge Christ before others in our words, choices, and daily witness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of courage, where fear gives way to trust in the Father's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christians persecuted for professing Christ publicly.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be acknowledged by Christ before the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may speak in the light what Christ entrusts to the Church and lead without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may reject intimidation and violence, and uphold the dignity of every person under God's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with anxiety, persecution, or hidden suffering, that the Father's tender knowledge of them may bring peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust grace more than sin and life more than death, receiving the gift won for us in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that we may stand beside those who are afraid and help them recover courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who defend truth in difficult circumstances.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the fearless love of God, 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.

🗓️ Advance Preparation

Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.

⛪ Sunday-Focused

Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.

📚 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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How We Write Our Sunday Intercessions Theological methodology and Sunday liturgy guidelines