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

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Option 1

1.That the Church may rejoice in the Lord and announce good news to the poor, healing to the brokenhearted, and freedom to captives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may work for justice, protect the oppressed, and make room for hope among those who suffer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are grieving, discouraged, imprisoned, or poor, that the joy promised by God may reach them through real works of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare the way of the Lord like John the Baptist, bearing witness to the light with humility and courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in every circumstance as we await Christ's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all Advent outreach to the poor, lonely, and forgotten.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rejoice forever in the light of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all ministers of the Gospel, that they may bear faithful witness to Christ the light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments and communities may restore dignity to those who are poor, displaced, or held captive by injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find this season heavy rather than joyful, that the God of peace may make them whole, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not mistake ourselves for the light, but point humbly and clearly to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local Church, that Gaudete joy may deepen our prayer, mercy, and readiness for the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For musicians, liturgical ministers, and all who help the parish rejoice in Advent hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, 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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