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

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Saturday in the 4th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Saturday in the 4th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always remain in Christ's love, keeping His commandments and bearing witness to His presence in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of love and service, seeking the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who feel unloved or abandoned, that they may experience the depth of Christ's abiding love for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may strive to keep Christ's commandments, especially the commandment to love one another, as a sign of our love for Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where Christ's love is tangible and where all are united in His peace, 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 abided in Christ's love may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in deepening its love for Christ and its fidelity to His teachings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may come to know the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, and find their joy in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who struggle to keep God's commandments, that they may be strengthened by His grace and the support of our prayers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Easter joy may overflow into acts of love and service, showing the world that we are Christ's disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community rooted in Christ's love, where all are welcomed and encouraged to grow in holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper spirit of obedience to God's will out of love for Him.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may experience the fullness of Christ's love and joy in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may lovingly proclaim God's commandment to cherish and protect every human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may abide in God's law by defending the right to life of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion, which violates God's commandment of love, and embrace His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by love and support, empowering them to keep God's commandment by choosing life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a steadfast witness to God's love, actively working to protect the unborn and uphold the sanctity of every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who strive to live God's commandment of love by defending the most vulnerable.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may abide forever in God's perfect love and peace, 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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