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, May 16, 2027

Friday of the 6th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Friday of the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always guide us to Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, who alone leads to the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the path of truth and justice, working for the good of all people and peace among nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are searching for the way to God, that they may encounter Jesus Christ and be drawn into His loving embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may follow Christ faithfully, trusting in His words and living according to His example of love and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who know Christ intimately and witness to Him as the source of all truth and life, 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 who sought Christ, the Way, may now see the Father in His eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful guide on the way to the Father, leading the Church in truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Christ as the definitive revelation of God and the path to eternal happiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are lost in error or confusion, that the light of Christ's truth may dawn in their hearts and lead them to salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may deepen our conviction that Jesus is the only way to the Father, and inspire us to share this truth with others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where Christ is proclaimed as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and where all are welcomed into His fold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater understanding of Christ's unique role as mediator between God and humanity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be led by Christ into the Father's house, where there are many mansions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may clearly proclaim that Christ is the Way to life for every human being, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may follow the way of truth and justice by protecting every unborn child's right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the way of death that is abortion, and embrace Christ, the source of all life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength and support to choose the way of life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a beacon of hope, guiding all to Christ, the Way, and actively defending the lives of the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to show the path of life and love to those tempted by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find in Christ the fullness of life with the Father, 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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