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

Sunday, May 18, 2025

5th SUNDAY OF EASTER

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Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for the 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church, as the true vine connected to Christ, may bear abundant fruit for the glory of God and the salvation of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and promote environments where faith and virtue can flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who feel cut off from Christ or His Church, that they may be grafted back into the life-giving vine through His mercy and our outreach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may remain firmly united to Christ, the vine, through prayer, the sacraments, and a life of charity, so that we may bear much fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community, as branches of Christ, may be a vibrant testament to His presence, abounding in good works, 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 remained in Christ may now share in the eternal fruitfulness of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful vinedressers, nurturing the branches of Christ's Church to bear good fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may be drawn to Christ, the true vine, and find in Him the source of eternal life and true joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are spiritually barren or struggling to produce good fruit, that they may be pruned by God's grace and renewed in vigor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our lives may be characterized by the fruits of the Holy Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a fruitful vineyard of the Lord, where every member contributes to the harvest of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper union with Christ, our true vine.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be gathered as choice fruit into the eternal storehouse of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a fruitful vine, always proclaiming that every human life, from conception, is a precious branch meant to flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may be grafted onto the vine of truth, protecting every unborn child from being cut off by abortion, 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 destroys the fruit of the womb, and embrace Christ, the source of all life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may be supported by the life-giving grace of Christ, the vine, and choose to nurture the life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may bear abundant fruit by actively defending the unborn and supporting a culture that cherishes every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to cultivate a society where every life is welcomed and protected.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be eternally united with Christ, the true vine, in His heavenly kingdom, 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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