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, November 2, 2025

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS)

·Commemoration

Liturgical Color: Violet or Black

General Intercessions for ALL SOULS

Option 1

1.That the Church on earth may always remember and pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those most in need of God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may promote peace and justice, so that fewer souls may be lost to violence and war, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are mourning the loss of loved ones, that they may find comfort in the hope of the resurrection and the communion of saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may live our lives in such a way that we are always prepared to meet the Lord, and that our prayers may assist the souls in purgatory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people of fervent prayer for the dead, trusting in God's infinite mercy and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., and for those who have no one to pray for them.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N., and all our deceased relatives, friends, and parishioners, may be purified by God's mercy and welcomed into the light of His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may faithfully offer the Eucharistic sacrifice for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all humanity may recognize their mortality and seek the eternal life offered by Christ, who conquered sin and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For the souls in purgatory, especially those who are most forgotten or have the greatest need of our prayers, that they may soon behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our remembrance of the dead may inspire us to live more holy lives, mindful of our own journey towards eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that our prayers and good works offered for the dead may bring them consolation and hasten their entry into heavenly glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater devotion to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N., and all who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, may awaken to everlasting life and joy, 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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