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

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tuesday in the 5th Week of Lent

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General Intercessions for Tuesday in the 5th Week of Lent

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may proclaim with clarity who Jesus truly is — not merely a moral teacher but the Son of God — and invite every generation to encounter him personally, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governing authorities may protect the freedom of journalists, academics, and citizens to speak truth without fear of retaliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For Christians living in authoritarian states where they cannot freely practise or speak of their faith, that courage and God's presence may sustain them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may make our faith in Jesus genuinely our own — not inherited passively from others but chosen, owned, and lived with conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a place where authentic encounter with Christ is offered, not merely information about him, 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 believed in Christ may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Church, that in these remaining days of Lent she may deepen her love for prayer, coming daily before the God who is the source of all life and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience, especially for religious minorities facing discrimination and exclusion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those held as political prisoners for practising or speaking of their faith, that God's presence and their community's prayers may sustain them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may use the remaining days of this Lent to ask God the question that matters most: who do we truly believe Jesus is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish this Lenten season may create space for genuine encounter with Christ — not just instruction about him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.

For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may declare that every unborn life bears the image of the God who is Life itself — a truth that cannot be silenced or qualified, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may resist the cultural pressure to expand abortion access and instead move toward greater protection of every unborn human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For unborn children with Down syndrome, whose lives are ended at dramatically higher rates, and for their parents who deserve truth, time, and genuine support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may believe with conviction that every human life — however small, however early — belongs to the God who is Life itself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may actively support organisations working to offer genuine alternatives to abortion in our local area, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who courageously speak out against abortion and defend the voiceless.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be honoured as precious souls in God's eternal 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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