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

Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday in the 1st Week of Advent

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General Intercessions for Friday in the 1st Week of Advent

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a clear sign of God's healing power, bringing sight to the spiritually blind and hope to the afflicted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may seek true wisdom and work to alleviate the suffering of their people, especially those in darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are living in sin or ignorance, that their eyes may be opened to the light of Christ this Advent season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may approach Jesus with persistent faith, like the blind men, crying out for His mercy and healing touch, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where faith is strong and where all are encouraged to bring their needs to the Lord with confidence, 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 sought Christ's healing light may now see God face to face in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with the light of Christ, dispelling all darkness and error, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may recognize Jesus as the true light of the world and follow Him out of darkness into His wonderful light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those whose faith is weak or who are tempted to despair, that they may experience the power of Christ's healing mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Advent journey may be a time of spiritual enlightenment, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Light of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively brings Christ's healing and hope to those who are blind or lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a greater faith in Christ's power to heal us from all our infirmities, spiritual and physical.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be brought from darkness into God's eternal light and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a persistent voice, crying out for every unborn child whose sight of this world is threatened by abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may have their eyes opened to the humanity of every unborn child and protect them from the darkness of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may see abortion as a rejection of God's healing light and embrace His gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength and light to choose life, even when surrounded by darkness or fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people of unwavering faith, working to bring the light of life to every unborn child and to end abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to open the eyes of society to the truth and sanctity of every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may see the eternal light of God's face in His heavenly kingdom, 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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