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, September 21, 2025

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for the 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim God's boundless generosity, inviting all to labor in His vineyard and receive His gracious reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and fairness, ensuring that all workers receive a just wage and are treated with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who feel their efforts are unappreciated or who are envious of the blessings of others, that they may find contentment in God's loving providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not grumble at God's generosity, but rejoice in His mercy which is extended to all, both early-comers and late-comers to His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where all are valued for their contributions, and where God's surprising grace is celebrated, 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 the Lord's vineyard may now receive their eternal reward from our generous God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise stewards of God's household, calling all to work for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may recognize that God's ways are not our ways, and His generosity surpasses all human understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are tempted to compare themselves with others or to be resentful of God's blessings, that their hearts may be converted to gratitude, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may serve God with joyful and selfless hearts, not for earthly reward but out of love for Him and our neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes all who are called by God, and rejoices in the diverse gifts He bestows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper understanding of God's infinite mercy and generosity.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died, whether called early or late, may be found worthy to share in the eternal inheritance of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly labor in the vineyard of life, proclaiming that every unborn child is called by our generous God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may recognize God's generosity in the gift of every human life and work to protect every child 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 envy that devalues unborn life and embrace God's abundant love for every soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in God's generosity the strength and support to welcome the precious life entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people who joyfully labor to protect every unborn child, trusting in God's just and merciful reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who dedicate their lives to working in the Lord's vineyard for the cause of life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may receive the fullness of God's generous love in 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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