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, June 18, 2025

Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always pray as Jesus taught — not with empty words, but with trusting hearts, saying: your kingdom come, your will be done, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may seek God's will in their governance, praying with sincerity for His kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who find it hard to forgive, that they may hear Christ's promise: if you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not babble in empty phrases but come to the Father as children, knowing He knows our needs before we ask, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be rooted in the prayer Jesus taught, bringing our daily needs, our repentance, and our forgiveness to the Father, 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 prayed 'thy kingdom come' on earth may now dwell in that kingdom forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in the prayer of Christ — hallowing the Father's name and seeking His will above all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may learn to forgive one another, trusting in Christ's promise that those who forgive will themselves be forgiven by the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those burdened by guilt or shame, that they may come with confidence to the Father who gives daily bread and forgives those who are truly sorry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may forgive those who trespass against us, knowing that as we forgive, so our heavenly Father will forgive us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that the Lord's Prayer may be the heartbeat of our community — uniting us in God's will and in mutual forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper practice of forgiveness in our families and communities.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be delivered from all evil and welcomed into the kingdom where the Father's will is done perfectly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may pray as Jesus taught — hallowing life as God's gift — and intercede with boldness for every child conceived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may seek God's will in protecting the lives of the unborn, knowing that His kingdom comes where the most vulnerable are sheltered, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For mothers who feel unable to forgive themselves for past choices, that they may receive the Father's merciful forgiveness through the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those who work for the unborn may pray with perseverance, trusting the Father who knows all our needs before we ask, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may foster a culture of forgiveness and mercy, where mothers in crisis find healing and hope to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who pray the Our Father daily for an end to abortion and the healing of those it has wounded.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may be in the kingdom of the Father to whom they now cry 'Abba,' 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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