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 28, 2025

Monday in the 17th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Monday in the 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a net cast into the sea, gathering people of every kind into God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and wisdom, seeking to create societies where both good and evil are rightly discerned, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are searching for truth and meaning, that they may be drawn into the net of God's love and find their place in His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be patient with the presence of both good and evil in the world, trusting in God's final judgment and striving for holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a welcoming net, embracing all who come and supporting them in their journey of faith, 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 were gathered into God's kingdom may now enjoy its eternal blessings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise fisherman, casting the net of the Gospel into the waters of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize the call to enter God's kingdom and respond with faith and repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who feel caught in the nets of sin or despair, that they may be freed by God's grace and brought into the light of His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be discerning in our associations, choosing what is good and rejecting what is evil, as we await the final judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively works to gather all into God's kingdom, witnessing to His mercy and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater spirit of evangelization and outreach in our Church.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be found among the good fish gathered at the end of the age and brought into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a life-saving net, gathering every unborn child into the safety of God's love and protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may cast aside laws that permit abortion, and instead work to gather every human life into the embrace of justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a rejection of God's loving call and choose to protect the innocent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a supportive community, helping them to welcome and cherish the precious life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a strong net of support for the unborn, actively working to end abortion and gather all into a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to rescue unborn children from the threat of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by God into His eternal kingdom of peace and love, 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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