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, December 6, 2026
Saint Nicholas, bishop
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Nicholas, bishop
Option 1
1.For our bishops, that they may follow the example of Saint Nicholas in pastoral generosity and care for the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may ensure quality schooling for every child, especially in under-resourced communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and their families, and for those recently released with no support network, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give without counting the cost and serve without seeking credit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for care of children and families facing hardship in our community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling financially, that they may receive unexpected help.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that disagreement may not harden into hostility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may pursue rehabilitation and ensure fair treatment for all under the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future or climate change, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our honest fears to God rather than presenting him only with what we think he wants to hear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in its young people and give them real responsibility in the life of the community, 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 share in the life God has promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel unwelcome or marginalized, that the Church may be a place where all know they belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for setting wages and working conditions may ensure workers can live with dignity and security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants, refugees, and those fleeing violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our doubt and confusion honestly before God, trusting that he can bear it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming, with patience and without judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For safe travels for all those journeying this weekend.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith, that the Church may receive Christ in the Eucharist with reverence and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may invest in affordable housing and ensure no family is left without shelter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, and for children caught between separated parents, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may slow us down this Advent and draw us to times of genuine silence and waiting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may practise genuine Advent almsgiving, reaching out to those who will be alone through this season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are lonely or feel isolated within our community, that they may find companionship and the love of Christ this Advent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life God has prepared for those who love him, 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.