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

Sunday, March 23, 2025

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

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Liturgical Color: Violet

General Intercessions for the 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1

1.That the Church may always offer the living water of Christ to a world thirsting for truth and salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may seek true wisdom and provide for the spiritual and material needs of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are searching for meaning in their lives, that they may encounter Jesus, the source of living water, and find their thirst quenched, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we who have been refreshed by the waters of baptism may worship God in Spirit and truth, and bear witness to His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a wellspring of faith, hope, and charity, drawing others to the life-giving streams of God's grace, 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 thirsted for God may now drink deeply from the springs of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may faithfully lead God's people to the sources of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That civil society may respect religious freedom and allow all to worship God according to their conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those whose faith has grown dry or lukewarm, that the Holy Spirit may re-ignite in them a thirst for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten practices may purify our hearts, so that we may offer true worship to God and draw others to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community where all who thirst for God can find refreshment and encounter Christ, the living water, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For catechumens preparing for baptism, that they may eagerly anticipate the waters of new life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be brought to the rivers of paradise and rejoice in God's presence forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may offer the living water of truth, proclaiming that every human life, from conception, is a sacred gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may recognize that true justice includes protecting the most vulnerable, especially unborn children who thirst for life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the culture of death and embrace the life-giving streams of God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers who are considering abortion may encounter Christ, the source of all life, and choose to welcome their child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a wellspring of support for pregnant women, offering them loving alternatives to abortion and the hope of new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centers, offering refreshment and hope to those in need.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may drink from the eternal springs of salvation in God's kingdom, 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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