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

Monday, December 15, 2025

Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

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General Intercessions for Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ with authority, teaching the way of salvation and calling all to faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and seek the true good of their people, not their own power or glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are questioning the source of authority or struggling with obedience, that they may recognize Christ as the ultimate authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may humbly submit to Christ's teaching authority, as revealed in Scripture and the Church, and live according to His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a place where God's Word is received with faith and where all are eager to learn from Christ, 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 listened to Christ's authority may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise his teaching authority with wisdom and love, for the building up of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may acknowledge Christ as Lord and King, to whom all authority in heaven and on earth has been given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who are tempted by pride or rebellion against God's law, that their hearts may be converted to humility and obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our Advent preparations may include a renewed commitment to follow Christ's teachings and to live as His faithful disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that joyfully embraces the authority of Christ and His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper respect for legitimate authority in the Church and in society.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to stand before the Son of Man, who has all authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always teach with Christ's authority the sacredness of every human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may recognize God's ultimate authority over life and protect every unborn child from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may submit to the authority of God's law, which forbids the killing of the innocent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that lovingly supports their authority to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may be a people who courageously defend the unborn, acknowledging God's sovereign authority over every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to uphold God's authority by defending the right to life of every human being.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed into the eternal kingdom by Christ, the Lord of all, 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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