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 17, 2025

Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may continue Christ's work of multiplying loaves — feeding the hungry, body and soul — trusting that what she brings, however small, will be more than enough in the Risen Lord's hands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That leaders of nations may hear the question put to Philip — how are we to feed all these people? — and respond with the generosity and creativity the moment demands, rather than turning the crowd away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are hungry — for food, for dignity, for hope — that the Easter abundance of God may reach them through the hands of those He sends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may bring what we have — our five loaves and two fish, however inadequate they seem — and place them in Christ's hands without waiting until we feel we have enough to offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be attentive to the fragments that others overlook — gathering up whatever is left, so that nothing and no one is wasted or forgotten in our community, 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 she may follow the Risen Christ who withdrew alone to the mountain rather than grasp earthly power — finding her strength in prayer rather than in influence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those in civil authority may ask honestly: what do we have? — acknowledging the limits of their resources and seeking the wisdom that multiplies small means into great good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are sitting on the grass in hunger and exhaustion, waiting for someone to notice them, that the Risen Christ may be their host this week — welcoming, nourishing, and sending them away filled, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may sit down in the Easter grass and receive what Christ offers — not striving to provide for ourselves but accepting the abundance He gives to those who stop and wait, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a place of Easter overflow — where the twelve baskets of leftover grace are shared outward, beyond our own community, to all who are hungry in our neighbourhood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of Easter generosity and trust in God's abundance.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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