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

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Thursday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time

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General Intercessions for Thursday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a compassionate mother, gathering her children together as a hen gathers her brood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may seek to unite their people in peace and justice, rejecting all that causes division and strife, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who feel abandoned, rejected, or far from God, that they may experience His tender, gathering love through the ministry of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may respond to God's desire to gather us to Himself, turning away from our own willfulness and embracing His loving care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place of welcome and unity, where all are gathered under the wings of God's protection and love, 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 whom God wished to gather may now be united with Him in His eternal Jerusalem, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a true father to God's people, gathering them into the unity of Christ's flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize their common origin and destiny in God, and strive to live as one human family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those whose hearts are hardened against God's call, that they may be softened by His grace and allow Him to gather them to Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not resist God's efforts to draw us closer to Him, but willingly surrender to His loving embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively seeks to gather all into the fold of Christ, especially those who are lost or on the margins, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater spirit of unity and reconciliation within the Church and the world.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be gathered by Christ into the eternal peace and joy of His heavenly kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always gather every unborn child under her protective wings, defending their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may work to gather and protect every human life from conception, rejecting the desolation of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may desire to be gathered by God who wills life for every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may feel the loving embrace of our community, empowering them to gather their children to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people who actively work to gather and protect every unborn child from the tragedy of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to gather support for pregnant women and their unborn children.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by God into His eternal embrace 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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