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

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Tuesday in the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Tuesday in the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a faithful and wise servant, diligently carrying out the Master's will while awaiting His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and prudence, always mindful of their responsibility to care for those entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who have been given positions of authority or stewardship, that they may serve with integrity and avoid all forms of abuse or neglect, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be found watchful and faithful when the Lord comes, using our gifts and talents for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where all are encouraged to be responsible stewards of God's gifts, always prepared for His coming, 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 the Lord diligently may now hear His joyful welcome, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the vigilance and wisdom of a faithful steward, preparing us for Christ's return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize their accountability to God for the way they live their lives and use their resources, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are tempted by complacency or spiritual sloth, that they may be renewed in their zeal for God's kingdom and His service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not be found sleeping when the Master returns, but always alert in prayer, active in charity, and eager to do His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community of active disciples, where every member contributes their gifts for the building up of God's household, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater spirit of responsibility and diligence in our Christian lives.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the joy of their Master's house, where true service is rewarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a vigilant steward of every human life, especially the unborn, entrusted to her care by the Master, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may faithfully serve the cause of life, protecting every unborn child from the violence of 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 failure of stewardship and embrace God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may be empowered to be faithful stewards of the life within them, supported by our community's love and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people always prepared to defend the unborn and to account for our stewardship of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to ensure that society is a responsible steward of God's gift of human life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed by the Master into His eternal household of love, 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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