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

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Tuesday in the 5th Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Tuesday in the 5th Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always look to Christ, the light lifted up, drawing all people to salvation through His cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice, turning away from the venom of sin and corruption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are bitten by the serpent of sin or despair, that they may look upon Christ crucified and find healing and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten practices may help us to turn from our own sinful ways and to fix our gaze on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where the cross of Christ is honored and where all find healing in His wounds, 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 looked to Christ with faith may now behold His glory in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may faithfully point to Christ crucified as the source of our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may be freed from the slavery of sin and come to know the liberating truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are suffering from physical or spiritual ailments, that they may find healing and hope by looking to the cross of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Lenten journey may lead us to a deeper contemplation of Christ's passion and a greater gratitude for His saving love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that embraces the mystery of the cross and finds life in Christ's sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of perseverance in our Lenten disciplines as we approach Holy Week.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be saved through the merits of Christ's passion and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may lift high the cross of Christ, a sign of victory over the culture of death and the sin of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may look to the wisdom of God and protect every human life, especially the unborn, from all harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the spiritual venom of abortion and find healing in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers who are tempted to abortion may gaze upon the love of Christ and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where the sanctity of every human life is defended and where all are called to look to Christ for salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who offer prayers and sacrifices for an end to abortion and for the protection of the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be healed by Christ's wounds and live forever in His light, 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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