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.

📖 How to Use These General Intercessions

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3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.

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General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1

1.For Catholics who feel marginalised in the Church and for those who do not feel they belong to the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governments may fund quality education in the most deprived communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For families torn apart by divorce or estrangement, especially children caught between parents who cannot speak to one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may pray with real honesty about what troubles us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may support families going through difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all the faithful departed may be held in the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For deeper Eucharistic faith and reverence, that those who receive Communion may be transformed by what they receive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governments may ensure palliative care is available to all who are dying and not only to those who can afford it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have been told their illness is terminal and are trying to find peace with what remains of their time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right, even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For a spirit of self-denial and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into God's eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.For the Church's pro-life witness, that it may be grounded equally in truth and in practical love for mothers in difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That legislators may enact laws protecting unborn children from abortion at every stage of pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For single mothers carrying their child alone, without financial support or a partner beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may be moved by the reality of abortion to concrete prayer and action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may actively welcome expectant mothers and make them feel celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who volunteer their time and resources to support crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the fullness of God's love, 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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