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 27, 2026
SAINT JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for SAINT JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
Option 1
1.That the Church, in the tradition of Saint John, may proclaim with conviction what it has seen and heard of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in charge of health policy may ensure adequate mental health provision and accessible care for those most in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children and young people in care or in vulnerable and dangerous situations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring the questions and doubts we carry honestly into prayer, trusting that God is not afraid of them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in its young people, giving them a real role and a genuine sense of belonging, 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 mercy and peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For bishops and their local Church communities, that they may serve with the pastoral care and nearness of Saint John, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those with authority over environmental policy may commit to protecting creation for future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement and the children caught between their parents, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find in the simplicity of this Christmas season a deeper honesty before God and a quieter dependence on him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where the joy of Christmas is shared generously, especially with those who have no reason to celebrate, 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 rest in the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For young adults drifting from faith, that the Church may find ways to reach them with patience and without judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may expand access to affordable housing, especially for young people and families in insecure tenancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future and the state of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with honesty about what we are actually carrying and not only what we think we should be feeling, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through real difficulty and not let anyone feel they must manage 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 and mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity amid ideological divisions in the Church, that charity may govern disagreement and truth may be sought together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in peace negotiations may find the courage and creativity needed to end ongoing armed conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and their families, and for those recently released who face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the peace Christ brings may settle in us this Christmas, reaching the places where we most need it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may remain a place of genuine welcome throughout this Christmas season, open especially to those who come with heavy hearts, 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 rest in the joy and 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.