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 30, 2027

Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church, following Peter's example, may always show tender love for Christ by feeding His sheep with diligence and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a shepherd's heart, seeking the good of all, especially the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have denied or abandoned Christ, that they may experience His merciful forgiveness and be restored to His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may respond to Christ's question, 'Do you love me?' with a sincere commitment to follow Him and serve His flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are nourished by God's Word and Sacrament, and where pastors lovingly care for their people, 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 loved Christ and His Church may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful shepherd of the universal Church, tending Christ's lambs and sheep with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to know Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with forgiveness, either for themselves or for others, that Christ's mercy may heal their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for Jesus may be expressed not just in words, but in our care and concern for those He entrusts to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every member feels the loving care of Christ through the ministry of our pastors and one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to feed Christ's flock.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Good Shepherd into the eternal pastures of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always feed Christ's lambs by defending every unborn child and proclaiming their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers, when asked 'Do you love me?', may respond by protecting the most vulnerable, especially children in the womb, from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion and embrace Christ's call to love and protect every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by loving support, empowering them to feed the life within them with care and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a flock that actively tends to every unborn child, offering loving alternatives to abortion and cherishing God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to nourish and protect unborn children and their mothers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be tenderly fed by the Good Shepherd in His eternal kingdom, 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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