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.
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

πŸ”” Today's Sunday Mass

Sunday, April 18, 2027

Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Option 1

1.For the Holy Church, that by contemplating the Cross of Christ, she may be purified and strengthened in her mission to proclaim His saving love to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead God's people with courage and faithfulness, drawing strength from the crucified Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all peoples of the earth, especially those who do not yet know Christ, that they may be drawn to the salvation won for them on the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who suffer persecution, violence, or injustice, that they may find hope and solace in the Passion of Christ, who suffers with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That we who venerate the Cross today may die to sin and live for Christ, embracing His sacrifice with repentant and grateful hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are sick or dying, that they may unite their sufferings with Christ's and find peace in Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, may share in His glorious resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the unity of all Christians, that the Cross of Christ may break down all barriers and draw us into one flock under one Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the Jewish people, to whom the Lord our God spoke first, that they may arrive at the fullness of redemption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who do not believe in God, that they may find Him through the witness of our lives and the love revealed on the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who govern, that they may seek justice and peace, and protect the dignity of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, standing at the foot of the Cross, may be filled with compassion and a desire to serve those who suffer, 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, through the passion and cross of Christ, may be brought to the glory of the resurrection, 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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