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

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Friday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Friday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may embrace Christ's honest warning — I am sending you like sheep among wolves — and go anyway, armed with shrewdness and simplicity rather than worldly power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may protect those who are dragged before courts and governors for their faith, upholding religious freedom as a fundamental human right, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For Christians who are persecuted, imprisoned, or silenced for their faith, that they may trust Christ's promise: the Spirit of your Father will speak through you in that hour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves — alert to the dangers around us yet innocent in our motives — trusting that it is the Father's Spirit who speaks, not we ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may persevere to the end in fidelity to Christ, knowing that this perseverance — not comfort or recognition — is what saves, 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 persevered to the end may now receive the salvation Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church into hostile territory, that they may go as sheep — without illusions — yet trusting the Spirit who will give them words when they need them most, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may come to know the God who sends His messengers even among wolves, and who guarantees that no witness given in His name is ever wasted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those hauled before courts, tribunals, or social censure for proclaiming the Gospel, that they may not prepare their defence in advance but trust the Spirit to speak through them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not be naive about the world's hostility to Christ's message, yet not be paralysed by fear — for the one who perseveres to the end will be saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may form disciples shrewd enough to navigate a complex world and simple enough to trust God completely — the combination Christ asks of those He sends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who risk their reputation, livelihood, or freedom in witnessing to Christ in the public square.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died — some as open martyrs, some in hidden fidelity — may receive the salvation promised to those who persevere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may go like sheep among wolves into the public debate about life, armed not with aggression but with the shrewdness and simplicity Christ commands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers and judges who face hostility for defending the unborn may trust the Spirit to give them words when they are brought before assemblies and committees, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For pro-life advocates dragged before courts, cancelled on social media, or dismissed in public debate, that they may not be anxious about what to say — the Father's Spirit will speak, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.For mothers pressured to abort by wolves in the guise of advisors — employers, partners, clinicians — that they may find the shrewdness to resist and the support to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may persevere in its witness to the sanctity of life even when the hostility is great, knowing that the one who endures to the end will be saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who face legal, professional, or social consequences for defending the lives of the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all children who died before birth may be received by the Father whose Spirit defended them even when the world did not, 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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