What are general intercessions for daily Mass?

General intercessions, also known as prayers of the faithful or universal prayers, are prayers offered during Catholic Mass where the congregation prays for the needs of the Church, the world, the suffering, and the local community. They are called "general" because they address universal concerns rather than specific individual requests.

How are general intercessions different from prayers of the faithful?

General intercessions and prayers of the faithful are actually the same thing. "General intercessions" emphasizes their universal nature, while "prayers of the faithful" emphasizes who offers them - the baptized faithful. Both terms refer to the same liturgical element of the Mass.

When are general intercessions prayed during Mass?

General intercessions are prayed during the Liturgy of the Word, after the homily and Creed (if said). They conclude the Liturgy of the Word before the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the Preparation of the Gifts.

Who writes the general intercessions for daily Mass?

Our general intercessions are written by Giuseppe Njualem, a seminarian at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario, following the guidelines of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and with input from theology students and experienced clergy.

Understanding General Intercessions for Daily Mass

General intercessions, also known as the "Prayer of the Faithful" or "Universal Prayer," are an essential part of the Catholic Mass where the congregation joins together to pray for the needs of the Church and the world. These intercessions are called "general" because they address universal concerns that affect all Catholics and humanity as a whole.

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General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Saturday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Saturday in the 2nd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always welcome back repentant sinners with the Father's merciful embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with compassion and justice, seeking the lost and restoring hope to the forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have strayed far from God, like the prodigal son, that they may recognize their need for His love and return to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be quick to forgive, and joyful in celebrating the conversion of sinners, reflecting the Father's boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place of reconciliation and welcome for all who seek God's forgiveness, 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 trusted in God's mercy may now rejoice in the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a sign of the Father's merciful love to all, especially those who are lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may experience the joy of reconciliation and live in peace as brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who struggle with feelings of unworthiness or despair, that they may know the depth of God's unconditional love for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten journey may lead us to a deeper appreciation of God's mercy and a greater willingness to extend it to others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that celebrates God's forgiveness and actively seeks the reconciliation of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be clothed in the festal garment of God's mercy and enter eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a loving mother, welcoming back with mercy all who have been involved in the sin of abortion and seek forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may repent from laws that permit the destruction of unborn life and turn to protect every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts in our society, that all may recognize abortion as a grave offense and embrace the path of life and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those who have had abortions may experience the Father's merciful embrace and find healing and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place of unwavering support for life, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and celebrating God's gift of every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who minister in post-abortion healing and reconciliation programs.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the Father's loving care, where all are welcomed home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

About Our General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Our general intercessions are carefully written by Giuseppe Njualem, a seminarian at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. Each set of intercessions follows the guidelines established by the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and is crafted with input from theology students and experienced clergy.

📅 Liturgically Accurate

Every intercession is crafted to reflect the specific liturgical season, rank, and saint of the day, ensuring theological accuracy and seasonal appropriateness.

🌍 Universally Focused

Our general intercessions address the four traditional categories: Church needs, world concerns, those in distress, and local community intentions.

📝 Ready to Use

Each option is formatted for immediate use by lectors and can be downloaded as a professional PDF for easy printing and reading during Mass.

✏️ Customizable

Edit any intercession to address your parish's specific needs while maintaining the theological structure and universal focus of general intercessions.

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