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, July 2, 2025

Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always speak with Christ's authority the words most needed by a wounded world: take courage — your sins are forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with the compassion of Christ who, seeing the paralysed man, first healed what no one else could see — the wound of sin and guilt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those paralysed by guilt, shame, or the weight of past failures, that they may hear Christ's word spoken to them personally: take courage — your sins are forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may bring our paralysed friends and neighbours to Christ — carrying them, if necessary — trusting that His authority can do what we cannot, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community, seeing the works of Christ among us, may glorify God who has given such authority to human beings — and may be moved to go and do likewise, 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, forgiven and freed from the paralysis of sin, may now rise and walk in the fullness of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise in the Church the authority Christ gave to human beings — to forgive sins and restore life — always with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may know the God who heals soul and body together — who says both your sins are forgiven and rise and walk — and may turn to Him in their need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who question whether God can truly forgive — who, like the scribes, struggle to believe anyone has this authority — that an encounter with Christ may convince them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be bearers of the paralysed to Christ — through intercessory prayer, the sacraments, and practical accompaniment — never losing faith in His power to heal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community astonished by God's mercy — where the sacrament of reconciliation is celebrated as the moment Christ says: rise, take up your mat and go home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a renewed appreciation of the sacrament of reconciliation as Christ's healing word spoken today.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may hear Christ say: your sins are forgiven — rise — and enter the house of the Father who awaits them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may speak to a culture paralysed by fear of new life the same word Christ spoke: take courage — and may she accompany with mercy all who are afraid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may rise from the paralysis of political calculation and stand to defend the lives of those who cannot defend themselves — the unborn, the frail, the forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For women paralysed by fear of an unexpected pregnancy, that they may hear Christ's word: take courage — and find in our community the practical help that makes rising possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.For those who carry guilt from a past abortion, that they may receive Christ's healing word — your sins are forgiven — and experience the freedom to rise and walk in new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be astonished by the power of God's mercy and moved to glorify Him by caring for every vulnerable person He places before us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who offer healing ministry to women and men wounded by abortion — that they may bring many to Christ's forgiving word.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may rise in Christ who has authority over sin and death alike, 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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