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.

📖 How to Use These General Intercessions

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General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Sunday, October 19, 2025

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for the 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always render to God what is God's, and guide her children in being faithful citizens of both heaven and earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice, respecting the rights of God and the religious freedom of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who struggle to balance their civic duties with their Christian commitments, that they may find wisdom and courage in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be good stewards of God's creation and responsible citizens of our earthly communities, always giving priority to God's law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where faith informs our civic life and where all work together for the common good, 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 rendered to God their lives of faith may now enjoy His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may teach us to give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may recognize God as the ultimate sovereign, to whom all earthly authority must be subject, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are persecuted for their refusal to render to Caesar what belongs to God, that they may find strength and perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may fulfill our civic responsibilities with integrity, always ensuring that our ultimate allegiance is to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that witnesses to the kingship of Christ in all aspects of life, both public and private, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater understanding of the Church's social teachings.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to be citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem, where God reigns forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always render to God the defense of every human life, especially the unborn, who bear His image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may give to God what is God's by protecting every unborn child from abortion, recognizing that life belongs to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a refusal to render to God the gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may be empowered to render to God the precious life within them, supported by our love and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people who give to God the defense of every human life, actively working to end abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to ensure that society renders to God the respect due to every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be rendered to God's eternal love and glory, 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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