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

Saturday, July 5, 2025

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for the 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always give praise with Jesus: I thank you, Father, for hiding these things from the wise and revealing them to the childlike — and may she always welcome those the world overlooks, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may learn from the meek and humble heart of Christ, governing not with the arrogance of power but with the gentleness that serves and uplifts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are weary and burdened — by illness, grief, poverty, or sin — that they may hear Christ's personal invitation: Come to me, and I will give you rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may exchange the heavy yokes of anxiety, self-sufficiency, and sin for Christ's yoke, which is easy, and His burden, which is light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a school of meekness and humility, learning from Christ's heart how to bear one another's burdens with patience and love, 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 brought their burdens to Christ may now find the rest He promised — in His presence forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the meekness and humility Christ embodies — a shepherd who does not crush the bruised reed or quench the smoldering wick, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may discover what the wise of the world have missed: that God reveals Himself to the childlike, and that the kingdom belongs to those who receive it as a gift, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those exhausted by the weight of perfectionism, achievement, or the need to prove themselves, that they may accept Christ's invitation and find rest for their souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may take Christ's yoke upon us by learning from Him daily — His patience, His mercy, His prayer — and find in this school of the heart the freedom we seek, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a resting place for the burdened — where Christ's gentleness is experienced in welcome, in the sacraments, and in the love of the community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper commitment to learning from Christ's meekness and humility in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may receive the rest Christ promised to those who came to Him burdened — an eternal sabbath of peace and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim to every exhausted mother: Come to me — carrying a child is a yoke Christ will help you bear, and He will give your soul rest even in the hardest season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may take up the easy yoke of protecting life, recognising that the law which shelters the vulnerable is lighter and truer than one that permits their destruction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For mothers overwhelmed by an unexpected pregnancy, that they may hear Christ's personal invitation — Come to me — and find in our community the rest and support that makes saying yes to life possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those who carry the hidden burden of grief after abortion may bring it to Christ, who is meek and humble of heart, and find in His gentleness the healing they could not find elsewhere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where every burdened person — mother, father, child — finds the rest Christ promises, and where no one carries their cross alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who accompany mothers in crisis, sharing the yoke with them so that it becomes easier to bear.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all children who died before birth may rest in the gentle and humble heart of Christ who said: Come to me, 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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