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

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Wednesday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always send forth her disciples to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with compassion, prioritizing the care of the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are called to missionary work or to ministries of healing, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and the power of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be willing to go forth without earthly securities, trusting in God's providence and the welcome of those to whom we are sent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where the Good News is proclaimed with zeal and where all are committed to caring for the sick and needy, 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 served Christ by healing and preaching may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise and courageous leader, sending forth laborers into the Lord's harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may receive the message of salvation with open hearts and experience the healing power of Christ's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are hesitant to share their faith or to serve others, that they may be inspired by Christ's command to His disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not be burdened by unnecessary possessions, but travel light on our journey of discipleship, focused on proclaiming the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively supports missionaries and all who work to bring Christ's healing to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater spirit of evangelization and service in our Church.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal peace and healing of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always send forth disciples to proclaim the kingdom of life, defending every unborn child from the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may be healed of any indifference to the unborn and work to protect every human life from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave evil and embrace Christ's call to protect the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that offers healing, support, and the resources to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people sent forth to heal the wounds of abortion and to proclaim the good news that every life is sacred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who labor without earthly reward to defend the unborn and heal those wounded by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may receive eternal healing and peace 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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