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 22, 2025

Advent Weekday (December 22 - O King of All Nations)

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General Intercessions for Advent Weekday (December 22 - O King of All Nations)

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as the King of all nations, the cornerstone who unites all peoples in Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That world leaders may seek to build bridges of unity and peace, recognizing the common humanity that binds all nations together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For all who are divided by hatred, prejudice, or conflict, that Christ, the desire of all nations, may come and bring them reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may prepare for the coming of our King by working for unity and peace in our families, communities, and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our local community may eagerly await the Lord who comes to save all He has made, ready to welcome Him as our King, 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 from every nation may now be united in Christ's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a strong voice for unity among all peoples, under Christ the King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That all nations may come to acknowledge Christ as their true King and Savior, the desire of every human heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who feel alienated or excluded, that they may find their true home in Christ, the cornerstone of a new humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That our hearts may be prepared to receive the King of Glory, who comes to gather all His scattered children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.For our parish, that it may be a community that reflects the universality of Christ's kingdom, welcoming all with open arms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a deeper longing for the unity of all God's people in Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be saved by Christ, the King of all nations, and brought into His everlasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim Christ as King of every nation and defender of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may recognize Christ as the cornerstone and protect every human life, from conception, as precious in His sight, 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 desire Christ, the King who saves all He has made, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength to welcome their children, who are desired by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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

Optional:For all who work to unite our world in respecting every human life, from every nation.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Christ the King into His eternal kingdom of peace, 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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