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

Thursday, April 10, 2025

FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

✚Solemnity

Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may return to her ordinary daily work with Easter eyes — knowing that the Risen Christ stands on every shore of ordinary life, speaking into every night that has yielded nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That leaders of nations, when their policies have fished all night and caught nothing, may have the humility to listen for the voice that says: cast the net on the other side, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are exhausted by fruitless effort — who have laboured long and caught nothing — that the Risen Christ may speak from the shore of their lives this week with a word of direction and renewed hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may learn to recognise the Risen Christ in the ordinary moments of our daily work, as the beloved disciple recognised Him from the boat: it is the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may embody the hospitality of the Risen Christ on the shore — come and eat — warmly prepared for all who arrive hungry, weary, or in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.

For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Church, that the 153 fish may be her vision — that no one is too many, the net does not tear, the Risen Christ draws in all without exception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those who govern may provide for the basic daily needs of those entrusted to them — as the Risen Christ provided bread and fish on the shore — attending to the small and concrete before the grand and abstract, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who labour in dangerous or exhausting work — fishermen, seafarers, night-shift workers, and all who toil in obscurity — that the Risen Christ may meet them in their place of work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may leap toward the Risen Christ with Peter's reckless urgency — not waiting for the boat to dock but throwing ourselves into the water to reach Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may have the charcoal fire burning — the warmth of genuine welcome — so that all who arrive at dawn after a long night find comfort and the presence of the Risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of Easter hospitality and practical service in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.

For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may declare with the abundance of 153 fish that every life is a gift to be drawn in — not discarded — and that no pregnancy, however unexpected, is a catch too many for God's net, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may cast their policies on the right side — the side of life — and discover that laws which protect the unborn yield more human flourishing than those that do not, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For young mothers who have fished all night and caught nothing — exhausted, alone, without support — that the Risen Christ may speak from the shore today and that a real person may step forward to help them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may leap into the water for the unborn as Peter leapt for the Lord — not calculating the cost, not waiting for the moment to be convenient, but acting now, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may have the fire burning and the breakfast ready for the mother who arrives with nothing, so she finds not an empty shore but a community prepared to receive her, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who run pregnancy support services, that they may keep the fire burning through every season.Lord, hear our prayer.

For N. and all the faithful departed, 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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