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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3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.

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General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Friday, May 30, 2025

Friday in the 6th Week of Easter

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General Intercessions for Friday in the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church, following Peter's example, may always show tender love for Christ by feeding His sheep with diligence and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with a shepherd's heart, seeking the good of all, especially the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who have denied or abandoned Christ, that they may experience His merciful forgiveness and be restored to His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may respond to Christ's question, 'Do you love me?' with a sincere commitment to follow Him and serve His flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where all are nourished by God's Word and Sacrament, and where pastors lovingly care for their people, 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 loved Christ and His Church 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 be a faithful shepherd of the universal Church, tending Christ's lambs and sheep with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may come to know Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are struggling with forgiveness, either for themselves or for others, that Christ's mercy may heal their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our love for Jesus may be expressed not just in words, but in our care and concern for those He entrusts to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every member feels the loving care of Christ through the ministry of our pastors and one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to feed Christ's flock.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Good Shepherd into the eternal pastures of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always feed Christ's lambs by defending every unborn child and proclaiming their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers, when asked 'Do you love me?', may respond by protecting the most vulnerable, especially children 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 turn from the sin of abortion and embrace Christ's call to love and protect every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by loving support, empowering them to feed the life within them with care and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a flock that actively tends to every unborn child, offering loving alternatives to abortion and cherishing God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to nourish and protect unborn children and their mothers.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be tenderly fed by the Good Shepherd in His eternal 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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