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 13, 2026
Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr
Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel with the courage and fidelity of Saint Lucy, unflinching before opposition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may protect freedom of religion and defend those persecuted for their beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For men struggling with fatherhood and women balancing work and motherhood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize Christ in those we find most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may genuinely support families going through difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are persecuted for their chastity or their Christian beliefs.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may share in the light of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For seminarians and those discerning vocations, that they may hear God's call with courage and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those with responsibility for asylum systems may ensure fair processes and humane reception for all who flee violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who are far from home and family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to honest prayer about the doubts and fears we do not often share, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to all who arrive for the first time, 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 who have died may be brought from darkness into God's wonderful and eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For greater transparency and accountability in the Church, that those in leadership may be held responsible and those hurt by failures may find justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for public safety may invest in communities most affected by gang violence and deprivation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people living in gang-affected communities, who face danger and few pathways out, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our burdens honestly before God and not try to manage them alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make clear to struggling families that they are not alone, 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 the peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Catholics who feel unwelcome or marginalized within the Church, that they may find communities of genuine belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may take concrete steps to protect the natural environment and meet their obligations to future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who suffer from anxiety or severe depression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine Advent hunger for him and help us name honestly what we are waiting for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of active welcome this Advent, so that no newcomer feels they have arrived at the wrong door, 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 who have died may come to the fullness of joy in the presence 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.