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, March 14, 2027

Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always call us to reconciliation, urging us to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to resolve conflicts through dialogue and forgiveness, rather than through anger and retaliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who harbor anger or resentment, that this Lenten season may be a time of healing and reconciliation with their brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be quick to seek forgiveness when we have wronged others, and generous in offering forgiveness to those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the peace of Christ reigns, built on mutual forgiveness and love, 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, having sought God's forgiveness, may now rest in His eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be an instrument of reconciliation and unity within the Church and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may learn to overcome their differences and live together in harmony, as children of one Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to forgive, that they may be touched by God's grace and experience the freedom of a reconciled heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten penances may lead us to a deeper compassion for others and a greater willingness to forgive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the sacrament of Reconciliation is frequently celebrated and cherished, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of reconciliation within our families and among friends.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find eternal reconciliation and joy in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may call our nation to reconcile with God by repenting from the sin of abortion and protecting every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek forgiveness for laws that permit abortion and work to enact legislation that defends the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the inherent dignity of the unborn child and seek reconciliation with God's law of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have participated in abortion may find healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation through God's infinite mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of reconciliation, offering support to those wounded by abortion and advocating for the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister in post-abortion healing programs.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's merciful embrace, where all is reconciled in 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.

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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