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, August 18, 2025

Tuesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Tuesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim, with the disciples' wonder, that salvation is impossible for human beings but possible for God—and so never cease offering the mercy of Christ to every sinner, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That leaders of nations may hear the Lord's warning that the accumulation of wealth makes it harder to enter God's kingdom, and may govern with justice and generosity rather than self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are enslaved to riches, ambition, or security, that God—who does the impossible—may free their hearts to follow Christ with joy and total trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we who have given up much for Christ may trust His promise: we will receive a hundredfold and inherit eternal life, for the last shall be first and the first last, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a community that holds earthly goods lightly, invests generously in God's kingdom, and trusts that what is impossible for us is always possible for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For those who are struggling financially, that they may experience God's providential care.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who gave up earthly things to follow Christ may now receive the hundredfold in eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may proclaim God's mercy as the only power that makes salvation possible, and never reduce the Gospel to mere human effort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize that true wealth is found not in possessions or status but in belonging to God, who makes impossible things possible through His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have left families, careers, or security behind to serve Christ—missionaries, priests, and religious—that they may rejoice in the hundredfold promised to those who follow Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be humbled by the reversal Christ announces—the last will be first and the first will be last—and so serve rather than seek to be served, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may encourage generous sacrifice for the kingdom, celebrating every act of self-giving as an investment in the eternal inheritance God prepares for His children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For those discerning religious vocations, that they may trust Christ's promise of the hundredfold reward.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may enter the new age where the last are first, welcomed into God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may boldly proclaim that protecting every unborn life—even when it seems costly or impossible—is the kind of love that God rewards with a hundredfold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may trust that defending the life of the unborn, even against great pressure, is not impossible—for with God, all things are possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies who feel that choosing life is impossible, that God who does the impossible may provide everything they need and show them they are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may give generously to support mothers and children at risk, trusting that every sacrifice made for life will receive a hundredfold return in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a sign of God's power to make the impossible possible: a community where no mother has to face the gift of new life alone or without hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For crisis pregnancy ministries that make life-affirming choices possible for vulnerable mothers.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died, including unborn children, may receive the inheritance of eternal life from the God for whom nothing is impossible, 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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