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, September 22, 2025

Monday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Monday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a lamp shining brightly, illuminating the world with the light of Christ's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with wisdom and seek to dispel the darkness of injustice and oppression in their lands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are living in spiritual darkness or confusion, that the light of the Gospel may dawn in their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we who have received the light of faith may not hide it, but let it shine through our good works for all to see, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a beacon of Christ's light, attracting others to His love and truth by our example, 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 walked in the light of Christ may now see God face to face in eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful bearer of Christ's light to the nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may turn from the works of darkness and embrace the light of Christ, the Savior of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are afraid to let their light shine, or who are tempted to conform to the darkness of the world, that they may find courage in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our lives may be so filled with the light of God's grace that we become transparent witnesses to His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose good deeds shine brightly, giving glory to our Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a renewed commitment to letting our Christian light shine before others.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be brought from darkness into God's wonderful light and everlasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a shining lamp, exposing the darkness of abortion and proclaiming the radiant truth of every human life's sanctity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may be enlightened by the light of truth to protect every unborn child from the darkness of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the shadows of the culture of death and embrace Christ, the Light of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers who are surrounded by darkness or fear may find the light of hope and choose to let the life within them shine, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a beacon of life, actively working to dispel the darkness that threatens the unborn and to support a culture that cherishes every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to bring the light of truth and compassion to those considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may shine as eternal lights in God's glorious 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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