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

Friday, April 18, 2025

Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter

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Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter

Option 1

1.For the Church, that when she finds herself rowing hard in the dark with the wind against her, she may recognise the Risen Christ approaching over the very waters that frighten her — and not be afraid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders navigating storms of crisis and fear may hear the word the Risen Christ speaks to every troubled authority: it is I — do not be afraid — and find in that presence the steadiness they cannot manufacture themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all whose lives are on rough water this week — whose fear is real and the wind is genuine — that the Risen Christ may approach them in the dark and speak their name with the calm of one who walks on what they are sinking in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be willing to receive the Risen Christ into our boat — into our work, our family, our fear — and find that we arrive at the shore more quickly than we imagined, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be the Easter boat — rowing together through difficulty, looking out for one another, and trusting that the One who walks on water is never far from where we are, 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 not be discouraged when she labours against the wind and makes little headway — knowing that the Risen Christ comes at the darkest hour and that the shore is closer than it seems, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those in authority may govern without paralysing fear — receiving the Easter word it is I, do not be afraid — and finding in it the courage to act justly even when the storm is loud, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are afraid this week — afraid of illness, of loss, of failure, of the future — that the Risen Christ may walk toward them over the very surface of what terrifies them and say: it is I, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may practise recognising the voice of the Risen Christ in the dark — in prayer, in scripture, in the unexpected moment — so that when He comes we are ready to welcome Him aboard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish community may keep rowing together through every difficulty of this Easter season, trusting that the destination is secure in the hands of the One who commands the wind and the sea, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who are afraid, that the Easter presence of Christ may bring them peace.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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