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 31, 2025

22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for the 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach us the path of true humility, encouraging us to seek the lowest place so that God may exalt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of humble service, rather than seeking personal honor or worldly acclaim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are proud or arrogant, that they may learn from Christ's example of humility and find true greatness in serving others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not seek places of honor or worldly recognition, but strive to be humble servants of God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where humility is valued and where all are encouraged to serve one another with selfless love, 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 lived in humility may now be exalted in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the Church with the humble service of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may recognize that true honor comes from God alone, and seek His approval above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are marginalized or feel insignificant, that they may know their profound dignity in God's eyes and find their true worth in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind to our tables, practicing selfless generosity without expectation of earthly reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes all, especially the lowly, and where humility and service are the hallmarks of our discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper spirit of humility and service in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to sit at the heavenly banquet, where the last will be first, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may humbly serve every human life, especially the unborn who are considered the least in our society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may reject the pride that leads to devaluing human life, and humbly protect every child in the womb from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the arrogance of abortion and embrace the humility of God's love for every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that humbly serves them and helps them choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where every human life is honored, and where we humbly serve the unborn and their families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who humbly dedicate their lives to defending the unborn and serving those in crisis pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be exalted by God and welcomed into His eternal 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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