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, July 7, 2025

Tuesday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Tuesday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may never grow silent in proclaiming Christ's victory over evil, even when — like the Pharisees — the world attributes her works to darker powers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may go through the towns and villages of their nations seeing what Jesus saw: a harvest of human need, people harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are bound by spiritual oppression or despair, that Christ may drive out what silences them and restore their voice to praise and to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may pray urgently to the master of the harvest to send laborers — and be willing to hear that prayer answered in ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may see the abundant harvest around us — neighbours harassed and helpless — and ask the Lord in earnest prayer to raise up those who will go, 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, freed from every bond of sin, may now sing God's praise in the eternal harvest of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may go through the towns and villages of the world in spirit — seeing the harvest — and send forth priests, deacons, and lay ministers to bring in what is ripe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples, harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd, may encounter the Lord who goes from town to town teaching, proclaiming, and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have been silenced — by addiction, depression, trauma, or fear — that Christ who opened the mute man's mouth may restore their voice and their hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may pray to the master of the harvest with the urgency the abundance demands, asking Him to send workers equal to the need we see all around us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a sending community — praying for vocations and missionary courage, then going out to the harvest rather than waiting for the harvest to come in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and lay mission — that the Lord may send laborers into His harvest.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be gathered into the eternal harvest by the Lord who came teaching, proclaiming, and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may see in every unborn child a soul in the harvest and may send laborers — counsellors, carers, advocates — to ensure that no child is lost through lack of help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may look at the harvest of vulnerable lives and be moved by what Christ saw: people harassed and helpless — and act with the urgency that abundance demands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For women facing unexpected pregnancies who feel silenced by fear or circumstance, that Christ may restore their voice and their freedom to choose life without shame, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That those who pray outside abortion facilities may be true harvest workers — patient, prayerful, and gentle — asking the master to open hearts and send more labourers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be rich in harvest workers for life — people who accompany mothers, advocate for the unborn, and never give up on the field that still needs tending, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who labour daily in pregnancy resource centres, maternity homes, and post-abortion healing ministries.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all children who died before birth may be held in the eternal harvest of the master who sees every soul and loses none, 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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