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

Monday, June 23, 2025

Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may treat what is holy with reverence, discerning how to offer the sacred gifts of the Gospel with wisdom and prudence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may follow the golden rule — doing to others what they would have done to themselves — as the foundation of all just law and governance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have lost their way, that they may find the narrow gate leading to life, narrow because it requires self-denial and faithful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may choose the constricted road that leads to life, even when it is demanding, rather than the wide road that leads to destruction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where Christ's golden rule is lived daily — each person treating neighbours as they themselves wish to be treated, 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 walked the narrow way of the Gospel may now enter the joy of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church through the narrow gate of truth and mercy, and guide all peoples toward the life that Christ promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may embrace the golden rule as the measure of their dealings with one another — for this is the law and the prophets in summary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those seduced by the wide road of relativism or indifference, that they may hear Christ's call to enter the narrow gate and find the life that truly is life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may treasure the sacred things entrusted to us — faith, the sacraments, the Scriptures — and share them wisely and fruitfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community willing to embrace the demands of the narrow road, supporting one another with love in the daily challenge of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For those who are discerning vocations, that they may find courage to choose the narrow, fruitful path.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died in God's friendship may pass through the narrow gate into life without end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may apply the golden rule to every unborn child: do to them what you would have others do to you — protect them, welcome them, love them as you wish to be loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may enact the golden rule in law, choosing policies that defend the lives they would wish defended if the roles were reversed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, that they may find in our community the concrete support that makes the narrow, life-giving path possible and not overwhelming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those who advocate for the unborn may treat every woman with the same dignity and compassion they would wish to receive themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may walk the narrow road of costly love — accompanying mothers, families, and children in need with patient, practical generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who staff pregnancy resource centres and walk the narrow road of daily service with mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may pass through the narrow gate into the fulness of life Christ promised, 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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