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

HOLY THURSDAY OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

·Holy Thursday

Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for HOLY THURSDAY OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

Option 1

1.That the Church, nourished by the Holy Eucharist and inspired by Christ's example of service, may always be a community of love and self-giving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.For Pope Leo XIV, all bishops and priests, that they may faithfully celebrate the Eucharist and serve God's people with the humble love of Christ, the High Priest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.That world leaders may learn from Christ's command to wash one another's feet, and govern with a spirit of humble service and care for the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we who partake of the Lord's Supper may be transformed by His presence and become living witnesses to His love in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community, gathered around the altar of sacrifice, may be united in charity and go forth to serve our brothers and sisters in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to serve at the altar and among God's people.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all the faithful departed who were nourished by the Eucharist on earth may now share in the eternal banquet of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the holy Church of God, that this night we may be renewed in our love for the Eucharist, the sacrament of Christ's abiding presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.For all priests, who share in Christ's priesthood, that they may be strengthened in their ministry and conformed ever more closely to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.That civil authorities may promote unity and selfless service, inspired by Jesus who came not to be served but to serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our reception of Holy Communion may deepen our commitment to love one another as Christ has loved us, especially the poor and needy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish community, as we keep watch with the Lord this night, may grow in adoration and gratitude for the gift of His Body and Blood, 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 who have died may be brought to the heavenly feast, where Christ is the eternal priest and victim, 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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