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, October 19, 2025

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General Intercessions for Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may proclaim with conviction that true wealth lies not in abundance of possessions but in being rich toward God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those responsible for labour policy may ensure fair wages and just conditions for every worker, giving priority to those most at risk of exploitation or poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For the homeless and those without shelter, that they may find safe refuge and the practical support of those who bring the Church's care to those most in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may invest our energy in what follows us into eternity, rather than in what we cannot take beyond this life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a community of generous sharing, rich toward God in prayer and in care for those who have less, 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 were rich toward God may now receive the inheritance laid up in heaven — far greater than any barn could hold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim with clarity that the abundance of possessions does not make for life, and that the Church may lead by example in being rich toward God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those working to resolve armed conflicts may persist in diplomacy with patience and good faith, knowing that peace cannot be stored up but must be built afresh in every generation, 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 find in an unexpected encounter the love they have been searching for all along, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may give our energy to the riches that endure: the love of God, the service of our neighbor, and the prayer that fills the soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that practices the generosity of those who are rich toward God, giving freely of time, skill, and resources to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper spirit of generosity and detachment from earthly possessions in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may find themselves truly rich — not in what they left behind, but in what they gave away and what they stored up in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim that every human life from conception is infinitely rich in God's sight, and that abortion destroys a life that belongs entirely to the God who made it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may protect unborn life in their legislation, refusing to fund or expand abortion and recognizing every child as a gift from God whose soul belongs to Him alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For women facing crisis pregnancies under financial or social pressure, that they may find the concrete support they need to choose life for their children and know they are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may open our resources, our time, and our welcome to every mother and child in need, becoming a community that is genuinely rich toward God in its care for life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be rich toward God in its care for unborn life, giving freely of prayer, presence, and practical support to all facing a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who sacrifice their own comfort and security to welcome new life — truly rich toward God in their generosity.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be received by God as the true treasure they are — His own beloved, gathered into the fullness of eternal 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.

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