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.

πŸ“‹ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions

1. Advanced Planning: Access intercessions for upcoming Sundays to prepare in advance.
2. Browse All Sundays: Use the calendar to view intercessions for any Sunday throughout the year.
3. Download & Edit: Get PDF versions or customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

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Sunday, January 10, 2027

Christmas Weekday

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Christmas Weekday

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a light to the nations, drawing all people to the truth of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of governments may be guided by principles of justice and work for the well-being of all citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents whose adult children have walked away from the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest with God about the parts of our lives we are most reluctant to bring to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of genuine Christian fellowship and mutual support, 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 enter into the eternal joy of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened in his ministry of shepherding God's flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may address the conditions of poverty and injustice from which violence grows, rather than responding to its symptoms alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have stopped believing and find the idea of return too distant or too difficult, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in forgiving others, just as God has forgiven us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a genuine place of worship, service, and mutual care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning their vocation in life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may be raised to glory on the last day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may consistently defend the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may enact and enforce laws that protect unborn children from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a change of heart in those who support or participate in abortion, that they may recognize the sanctity of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those facing end-of-life decisions may choose compassionate care over euthanasia or assisted suicide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may foster a culture that values and supports every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to provide alternatives to abortion and support for pregnant women.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may be held in God's eternal love, 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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