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 15, 2025

Tuesday of Holy Week

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General Intercessions for Tuesday of Holy Week

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a faithful witness to Christ, even in the face of betrayal and denial, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may choose paths of honesty and integrity, rejecting deceit and self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who have betrayed Christ through sin, or denied Him through weakness, that they may find forgiveness and reconciliation in His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may examine our own hearts this Holy Week, repenting of our own betrayals and renewing our fidelity to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place of sincere repentance and unwavering commitment to follow Jesus, 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 God's mercy may be forgiven their sins and welcomed into His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the courage of Peter after his conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may turn from the darkness of sin and embrace the light of Christ's truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are struggling with temptation or despair, that they may find strength in Christ's passion and rise with Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our contemplation of Christ's suffering may lead us to a deeper sorrow for our sins and a firm purpose of amendment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that we may be a community that supports one another in overcoming sin and growing in holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of deep contrition and a fruitful reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may, through Christ's saving passion, attain the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may courageously denounce the betrayal of innocent human life through abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers who have supported abortion may repent and turn to defend every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave sin and seek God's forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those tempted to betray the life of their unborn child may find strength in Christ to choose love and protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a steadfast witness against the culture of death, offering prayers and sacrifices for an end to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to offer healing and reconciliation to those wounded by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be vindicated by Christ's justice and mercy, 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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