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

Monday in the 20th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Monday in the 20th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach the difficulty of entering God's kingdom and the necessity of striving for holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and humility, recognizing their dependence on God for true wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are attached to riches or worldly comforts, that they may be set free to follow Christ with undivided hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be willing to leave all things behind for the sake of the Gospel, trusting in God's promise of an eternal reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where detachment from worldly goods is valued and where all support one another in seeking first the kingdom of God, 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 renounced worldly things for Christ may now possess His eternal riches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in the narrow path that leads to salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize that true happiness is found not in material wealth but in a right relationship with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are struggling with greed or selfishness, that their hearts may be converted to generosity and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be good stewards of the gifts God has given us, using them for His glory and the service of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that values spiritual treasures above all earthly possessions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of generosity and detachment from materialism in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the kingdom of heaven and rejoice with the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim that every human life, from conception, is an invaluable treasure worth more than all worldly riches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may choose to protect the precious gift of unborn human life, rather than succumbing to the false economy of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as the destruction of an irreplaceable treasure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may see the child in their womb as a gift from God, more precious than any earthly comfort, and choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be rich in its defense of every human life, offering generous support to protect the unborn and their mothers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to defend the priceless gift of human life against abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held as eternal treasures in God's loving kingdom, 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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