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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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may learn from Mary's fiat — saying yes to God before fully understanding what is asked, trusting that He will provide what the yes requires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect human life from the moment of conception, recognising in this feast that God himself entered human existence at its very beginning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women carrying an unexpected pregnancy who are afraid, that they may hear in Mary's story that God can be trusted with what seems impossible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer God our own fiat today — surrendering whatever we have been holding back, trusting His design is better than our own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may receive every new life with the joy the angel announced — recognising in each child a gift prepared by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For expectant mothers, that they may be filled with joy and trust in God's loving care.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who awaited the Lord's coming may now rejoice in the fullness of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim the Incarnation as the central mystery of our salvation — that in the womb of Mary, God became one of us and redeemed all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may come to see, in the light of the Incarnation, that human life deserves protection from its very first moment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unable to hear God's voice because of grief, illness, or despair — that the words spoken to Mary, 'Do not be afraid', may reach them today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the mystery we celebrate today may renew our wonder at human life — our own lives and the lives of those we have been given to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be marked by a Marian spirit of humble availability — always ready to be used by God for purposes we cannot yet foresee, 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.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that in these final days before Holy Week she may draw her people into a deeper silence and attentiveness before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure that the voices of the most vulnerable — those who cannot advocate for themselves — are heard and protected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers of children with severe disabilities, who carry their caring role with little recognition and at enormous personal cost, that they may not feel alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring before God today whatever we have been carrying alone — the burden too heavy, the prayer too difficult to form in words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be attentive to those who are present but not truly seen — noticing who sits alone and reaching out with genuine care, 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 may be cleansed by God's mercy and welcomed into eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that prayer in these final weeks of Lent may become more honest — less about saying the right words and more about standing before God as we truly are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in care for isolated and vulnerable adults, so that no one is left unseen and without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are unable to communicate — whether through stroke, illness, or disability — and who depend entirely on others to speak and act for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may enter these last days of Lent with renewed urgency, knowing Easter is near and we have not yet surrendered everything, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may identify the hidden needs in its midst and respond with practical, personal care for each person, 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.
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.