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

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may faithfully uphold God's law, revealing it not as a burden but as a path to true freedom and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice, respecting the divine law and promoting the true good of all people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who struggle to live according to God's commandments, that they may find strength in His grace and the joy of obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may seek not to abolish God's law but to fulfill it through love, as Christ taught us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where God's law is cherished and lived with sincere hearts, 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 to live by God's law may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom, teaching us to love God's law and live by it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize the natural law written in their hearts and strive to live in accordance with its precepts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are burdened by legalism or scrupulosity, that they may discover the liberating love that fulfills the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten practices may lead us to a deeper interior conformity to God's will, going beyond mere external observance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that embodies the spirit of God's law through acts of love, mercy, and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater understanding of the relationship between law and love in the Christian life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be judged with mercy and welcomed into the fullness of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may courageously proclaim God's law, which commands us to protect every human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may fulfill their duty by enacting laws that defend the unborn and uphold the sanctity of all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a conversion of hearts in our society, that all may recognize abortion as a grave violation of God's law and the natural law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those who are tempted to transgress God's law by choosing abortion may be guided by grace to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a steadfast witness to the law of love, which includes protecting the most vulnerable among us, the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to educate others on the moral teachings of the Church regarding human life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find justice and peace in God's eternal law of love, 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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