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.

📖 How to Use These General Intercessions

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General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Friday, May 23, 2025

Friday in the 5th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Friday in the 5th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always guide her children to Christ, the Good Shepherd, who knows His own and is known by them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may care for their people with justice and compassion, protecting the vulnerable and seeking their true good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who feel lost or have strayed from the flock, that they may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd calling them back to His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be faithful sheep, listening attentively to Christ's voice in the Church and following Him with trusting hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where all are welcomed into Christ's fold and nourished by His grace, 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 belonged to Christ's flock may now rest in His eternal pastures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a true shepherd after the heart of Christ, leading the Church with love and courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may come to know Christ, the one Shepherd, and be united in His one flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are deaf to God's call or resistant to His guidance, that their hearts may be opened to the voice of the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Easter faith may strengthen our commitment to follow Christ wherever He leads, trusting in His care for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the voice of the Good Shepherd is clearly heard and lovingly obeyed by all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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

That N. and all who have died may be led by the Good Shepherd to the waters of eternal life and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, as a good shepherd, may tirelessly defend every unborn lamb, protecting them from all harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and create laws that safeguard every child in the womb from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a rejection of Christ's flock and embrace His call to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a safe and loving pasture, receiving the support to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a flock that actively protects every unborn child, following the example of Jesus, our loving Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who shepherd and protect women and their unborn children from the threat of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be safely gathered into the eternal sheepfold of the Good Shepherd, 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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