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.
📖 How to Use These General Intercessions
1. Choose Your Option: Browse the available intercession options for today's Mass.
2. Download PDF: Click "Download PDF" to get a formatted copy for your lector or liturgy coordinator.
3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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General Intercessions for Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim with confidence the sign of Jonah, Christ's death and resurrection, as the definitive answer to every demand for proof, calling all to repentance and faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum and immigration policy may respond with urgency to those who flee violence and persecution, offering them fair processes and humane reception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, that they may encounter the living Christ in Scripture, the sacraments, and the believing community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Christ's word as a call to repentance, attentive to the voice of the One greater than Solomon and Jonah who still speaks, still calls, and still waits for our response, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may live the sign of Christ's resurrection, radiating the joy and transformation that genuine faith in the Risen Lord produces, 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 believed without demanding signs may now see face to face the One who is greater than all the signs they loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may hold up the sign of Jonah, pointing always to Christ crucified and risen, the one sign sufficient for all generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing policy may ensure affordable and dignified accommodation for families in need, especially those at risk of eviction or displacement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without stable shelter, that they may find safety, dignity, and the practical help needed to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved by the example of the Ninevites, who repented at the preaching of Jonah, and respond to the greater preaching of Christ with at least equal urgency and wholeheartedness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose repentance and faith makes it a living sign, pointing all who encounter us to the resurrection that changes everything, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper appreciation of the Resurrection as the foundation and definitive sign of our faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may stand before the Son of Man, greater than Jonah and greater than Solomon, and be welcomed into the fullness of the kingdom they sought, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the sign of the Resurrection as the definitive answer to every lie about the value of human life, naming abortion as an offense against the God who is Lord of life and of resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may heed the wisdom already given in human reason and natural law about the dignity of unborn life, not waiting for another sign before acting to protect the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing pressure from partners, family, or circumstances to abort their children, that they may receive the compassion, practical support, and courage they need to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved by the witness of those who chose life against all odds and be encouraged to offer the same courage and welcome to those facing difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of genuine welcome for pregnant mothers, newborn children, and families in need, living out in concrete ways the Church's love for every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who witness to the dignity of unborn life in culture, law, and medicine.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may rest in the arms of the One who is greater than Jonah, who descended into death and brought forth life, 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.