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, December 18, 2025

Advent Weekday (December 18 - O Adonai)

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General Intercessions for Advent Weekday (December 18 - O Adonai)

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as Adonai, the Lord of all, who redeemed His people with outstretched arm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may govern with justice and reverence for God, recognizing His ultimate sovereignty over all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are enslaved by sin or oppression, that Christ the Lord may come with power to set them free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may prepare for the coming of our Lord by living in obedience to His law of love and by serving Him faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may eagerly await the arrival of Adonai, our Leader and Lawgiver, ready to welcome Him into our hearts and homes, 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 called upon the Lord may now rejoice in His glorious and eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful servant of Adonai, guiding the Church in holiness and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all peoples may hear the voice of the Lord calling them from the burning bush of His love and turn to Him with faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who feel lost or without direction, that Christ, our true Leader, may guide them with His light and His law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our hearts may be filled with awe and reverence for the Lord God, and that we may always seek to do His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that joyfully proclaims, 'Come, Lord Jesus!' and prepares for His reign of peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper sense of God's majesty and His loving care for us.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be redeemed by the outstretched arm of the Lord and brought into His everlasting kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as Adonai, the Lord of every human life, especially the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may recognize the supreme authority of God, the giver of 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 turn from the sin of abortion and worship Adonai who redeems His people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find strength in the Lord and choose to welcome the precious life He has entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may eagerly await the coming of Christ by defending every unborn child and building a culture that honors God as Lord of all life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who work to set free unborn children from the threat of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.

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