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

Friday, March 28, 2025

Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach the supreme importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may be guided by a love for their people, seeking their true good above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those whose love for God has grown cold, or who are distracted by worldly concerns, that this Lent may rekindle their first love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may love our neighbor as ourselves, seeing Christ in them and serving them with genuine charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where the love of God and neighbor is the foundation of all our actions, 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 love God above all things may now enjoy His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his love for God and the Church may inspire us all to greater holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may come to know the one true God and worship Him in spirit and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who find it difficult to love, or who have been hurt by a lack of love, that they may experience the healing power of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten practices may purify our love, making it less self-centered and more directed towards God and others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community bound together by the twofold commandment of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper understanding and living of the Great Commandment in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be perfected in love and welcomed into the eternal embrace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may lovingly proclaim that the greatest commandment includes cherishing every human life, especially the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may be moved by love for the most vulnerable to protect every child in the womb from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a failure to love God and neighbor, and embrace a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by loving support, empowering them to love their unborn children as God loves them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a witness to the great commandment of love by actively defending the unborn and supporting their mothers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who offer loving alternatives to abortion and care for women in crisis pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held forever in God's perfect 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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