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

Sunday, August 3, 2025

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General Intercessions for Monday, 18th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be the boat on the stormy sea — battered by waves, straining against the wind — yet unafraid, for Christ comes walking toward her across the water, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That leaders of nations may not be paralyzed by fear when storms arise but seek the presence of Christ, who alone calms every wind and commands every wave, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are going through the storms of life — illness, loss, anxiety, despair — that they may hear Christ say: 'Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be like Peter — bold enough to step out of the boat toward Christ — and when we begin to sink, quick to cry out: 'Lord, save me!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that we may be a boat where all who are sinking may grab hold, and together reach the shore where Jesus is waiting for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For those whose faith is wavering, that they may fix their eyes on Christ and not on the storm around them.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all the faithful departed may have heard Christ's 'Do not be afraid' and now rest in His eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that when the Church is battered by waves of confusion or opposition, he may hear Christ's voice above the wind and lead the bark of Peter safely through, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That nations troubled by conflict and division may find in Christ the one who walks toward them across the chaos and stretches out His hand to save, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those of little faith — including ourselves — that the honest prayer of Peter, 'Lord, save me!', may always be on our lips in every moment of doubt or danger, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may worship Jesus as the disciples did — 'Truly, you are the Son of God' — and allow that act of faith to anchor us in every storm of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our community, that we may support those whose faith is sinking, reaching out our hand as Christ reached out to Peter, before they are overwhelmed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who minister to those in crisis — those who reach out a hand to the sinking — that they may do so with the courage and compassion of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be taken safely by the hand of Christ across the final storm into the harbor of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always stretch out her hand to mothers who are sinking under the weight of a crisis pregnancy, saying with Christ: 'Take courage, do not be afraid', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may reach out in practical support to mothers and unborn children at risk, rather than looking away from the storm that threatens their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For mothers facing unplanned pregnancies who cry out 'Lord, save me!', that they may feel Christ's hand reaching through our community to steady and strengthen them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be like Christ in this Gospel — going out to meet the frightened, not waiting for them to come to us — in every situation where a life is at risk, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our community, that we may be a boat of safety for the vulnerable — unborn children and their mothers — where no one is left to sink alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who staff pregnancy resource centers and crisis helplines, that their outreach may be a hand of Christ to those who are sinking.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be lifted by the hand of Christ from the waters of death into the safety of His eternal arms, 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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