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 30, 2025

4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

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Liturgical Color: Rose or Violet

General Intercessions for the 4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

Option 1

1.That the Church, rejoicing in the approaching light of Easter, may continue to proclaim God's healing mercy to a world in darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may be enlightened by God's truth and work to bring healing and sight to those afflicted by injustice and oppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are spiritually blind or living in darkness, that their eyes may be opened to the light of Christ and the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we who have received the light of faith may live as children of light, bearing witness to Christ's victory over sin and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community, on this Laetare Sunday, may rejoice in the Lord's salvation and share that joy with all, 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 walked in faith may now see the unveiled light of God's glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful ministers of light, guiding God's people out of darkness into His wonderful light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That civil society may reject the works of darkness and promote policies that reflect truth, justice, and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are catechumens preparing for baptism, that their Lenten journey may lead them to the full light of Christ at Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten practices may wash away our blindness and enable us to see God's presence more clearly in our lives and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community radiant with the joy of the Gospel, a beacon of hope for all who seek light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of joyful anticipation as we draw closer to the celebration of Easter.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died in Christ may be brought from darkness to light and share in His eternal resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may rejoice in proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, a light shining in the darkness of the culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may have their eyes opened to the truth about the unborn child and work to protect every human life 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 blindness of sin that leads to abortion and embrace the light of God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers who are in darkness or fear may be enlightened by hope and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a joyful witness to the Gospel of Life, offering support and dispelling the darkness that surrounds abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to bring the light of truth to those considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rejoice in the eternal light of God's presence, 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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