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

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Thursday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may imitate Bartimaeus and cry out to Christ without ceasing: 'Son of David, have pity on us!' — especially in times when the world urges her to be silent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.For world leaders, that like Jesus who stopped when one blind man cried out, they may pause from the rush of affairs to attend to the needs of the most overlooked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are blind — physically, spiritually, or emotionally — that they may hear Christ asking them: 'What do you want me to do for you?' and dare to name their deepest need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may throw aside whatever cloak of comfort or self-protection holds us back from running to Christ, and follow him without reserve on the way, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For the faithful departed, that they who followed Christ on the way may now behold him face to face in the light that no blindness can dim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For those who feel ignored or silenced in their suffering, that the voice of Christ may single them out by name.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may hear the Lord say 'Courage! Get up,' and rise to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who proclaim Christ, that they may always stop for the one who cries out, as Jesus stopped for Bartimaeus, making each person feel seen and loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governments may hear the cries of the poor and marginalized — those who call from the roadside of society — and respond with justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those struggling with addiction, depression, or deep loneliness, that they may cry out with Bartimaeus's persistence and find that Jesus is already calling them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our faith may be as bold and active as Bartimaeus's — not passive waiting but an urgent cry, a casting off of all that hinders, a leap toward Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that we may be a community that encourages one another to call out to Jesus, and that never tells the suffering to be quiet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For those preparing for Baptism or Confirmation, that their eyes of faith may be fully opened by Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all the faithful departed may receive the sight that Bartimaeus received, beholding God in eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.For the Church, that she may never silence the cry of the unborn for life — as many tried to silence Bartimaeus — but hear it and bring it before Christ who is Lord of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may stop and truly hear the plea of children in the womb, and enact laws that protect every life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For women in crisis pregnancies who feel silenced and alone, that they may cry out for help and find a community that takes off their burden, walks beside them, and leads them to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.For all who work in pregnancy resource centers, that they may hear the cries of mothers in need as Jesus heard Bartimaeus, responding with immediacy and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For children lost to abortion and for their parents, that Bartimaeus's healer — who restores sight and saves by faith — may bring them the healing and mercy only he can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn, that they may not grow weary but cry out with Bartimaeus's perseverance.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may receive the gift of sight in the eternal light of God, 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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