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 22, 2025

Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter

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Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may live the promise of today's Gospel in her every practice — whoever comes to me I will never drive away — so that no one who approaches her finds a closed door or a cold welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may hear in Christ's words a standard for governance: do not drive away the refugee, the poor, the inconvenient — for the God of Easter drives away no one who comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have been driven away — by the Church, by family, by community — and who no longer believe any door is open to them, that the Risen Christ's own promise may reach them: I will never drive you away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may approach the Risen Christ with the confidence His words invite — not anxious about whether He will receive us, but certain that whoever comes, He never casts out, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a community where no one is cast out — where the door is genuinely open and the welcome is genuine — so that our practice matches the promise of the Gospel we profess, 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 take to heart the will of the Father as Christ declared it: I should lose nothing of all that he has given me — and be as vigilant as the shepherd who notices the missing sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those in authority may not lose the vulnerable through negligence or indifference — knowing that every person in their care is given to them and that they will answer for each one, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who feel lost — who believe God has forgotten them or that they have slipped beyond His reach — that the Easter promise may find them: I shall lose nothing of all that the Father has given me, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may anchor our daily lives in the Easter certainty that the Risen Christ will raise us up on the last day — and live from that certainty with the freedom of those who know the ending is secure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be attentive to those who are quietly slipping away — not letting busyness or assumption stand between a searching person and the welcome they need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper trust in the Risen Christ who holds us and will not let us go.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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