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, July 5, 2026

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for the 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may faithfully proclaim the Gospel and draw all people to Christ through her witness and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and wisdom, seeking the common good and protecting the dignity of every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all gathered here today, that this celebration may strengthen our faith and send us forth to be missionary disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in holiness and discipleship, responding generously to God's call in all our actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in faith and charity, bearing witness to Christ's love in our world, 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 may rest in peace and rise in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all shepherds of the Church, that they may guide God's people with wisdom and pastoral love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all people may come to know Jesus Christ and find in Him the fullness of truth and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for meaning or struggling with doubt, that they may encounter the living God and find peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day as faithful disciples, seeking to do God's will in all things, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a vibrant community of faith, hope, and charity, welcoming all who seek the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to prayer and the sacraments in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead may behold the face of God and rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may courageously proclaim the Gospel of Life and defend the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect the lives of the most vulnerable, especially unborn children, by enacting just laws that reject abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the sacred value of human life and turn from the sin of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may receive the support and encouragement they need to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a steadfast defender of the unborn and a source of hope for all who face difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to build a culture of life and support pregnant women in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the loving arms 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.

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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