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.For those who have drifted from the Church through hurt or betrayal, that they may find their way home and encounter the mercy of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may respect and protect freedom of conscience for all citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe anxiety, for whom ordinary daily tasks have become a hidden burden, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find the grace to forgive those who have hurt us, releasing resentment before another day passes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may walk beside families going through difficulty, offering practical support and steady friendship, 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 the Church, that the practice of almsgiving may open our eyes to the poverty on our very doorstep and move us to act, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in long-term programmes to support the unemployed and restore dignity to those without work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison who are nearing release but have nowhere to go, that practical support and community welcome may meet them at the gate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive the sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent and know the joy of returning to the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may not let this Lenten season pass without growing in genuine care for one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may never be silent about the right of every unborn child to live, and may speak that truth with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject abortion on the grounds of disability and uphold the equal dignity of every human being from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who feel that abortion is their only option because they have no partner, no financial support, and no family to turn to, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak about abortion not with anger but with grief and love, witnessing to the dignity of every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may provide concrete help to mothers who feel they cannot continue a pregnancy, so that no woman faces that choice alone, 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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