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

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Thursday in the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Thursday in the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always heed Christ's call to 'put out into the deep' for a catch, trusting in His word even when human efforts fail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with courage and vision, not being afraid to launch new initiatives for peace and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who feel discouraged by past failures or lack of results in their work for the Gospel, that they may find renewed hope and trust in Christ's power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be willing to leave our nets of security and comfort to follow Jesus, becoming fishers of men and women for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place of apostolic zeal, always ready to respond to Christ's call to mission, 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 labored in Christ's vineyard may now share in the abundant catch of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with the boldness of Peter, casting out into the deep waters of our time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize the miraculous power of God at work in the world and be drawn to faith in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are hesitant to answer God's call, that they may overcome their fears and trust in His providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not be afraid of failure, but always ready to try again at Christ's command, knowing that with Him all things are possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively seeks to bring others to Christ, casting wide the net of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to be fishers of men.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be gathered by Christ into the eternal nets of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always cast its net into the deep, fishing for souls and defending every unborn child from the threat of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may have the courage to 'put out into the deep' and enact laws that protect every human life, from conception, 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 call to life and embrace His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength to welcome the miraculous catch of new life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people who tirelessly cast the net of love and support around every unborn child and their mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who labor in the pro-life movement, that their efforts may yield an abundant harvest of saved lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Christ, the Divine Fisherman, into His eternal embrace, 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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