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 31, 2026

Tuesday of Holy Week

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General Intercessions for Tuesday of Holy Week

Option 1

1.For those who have been betrayed by someone within the Church — who confided in a minister or community and were let down, denied, or silenced — that justice and genuine healing may come, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governing authorities may establish robust protections for whistleblowers, so that those who speak difficult truths are not abandoned and destroyed for it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have been falsely accused — whose lives have been upended by public accusation before any truth was established — that justice, however slow, may come, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may honestly examine whether we have denied Christ by our silence when faith demanded courage, and ask for the grace not to deny him again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a community where betrayal is named, addressed, and healed — never swept aside for the sake of a comfortable peace, 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 fell and rose again in God's mercy may now rest in His eternal forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Church, that as she moves through these final days of Holy Week she may sit with Peter's failure as well as his love — knowing that even denial can become the soil of deeper faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That governing authorities may establish independent oversight bodies to prevent the corruption and abuse of power that destroys trust in public life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those betrayed in childhood by those who were supposed to protect them, who carry that wound through every adult relationship and into their own parenting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That this Holy Week we may not look away from the darkness — the betrayal, the denial — but allow it to reveal what is still unresolved in our own hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish, in these days before Easter, may make space for honest reckoning with its own need for the mercy it proclaims, 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 never deny the humanity of the unborn child by silence or evasion, but speak clearly for every human life regardless of the cost to her reputation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That lawmakers may not betray the unborn by weakening existing protections under political pressure, but stand firm for those who cannot defend themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For young women in university who face pressure from peers or a partner to have an abortion, in an environment where choosing life can mean social rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may not be like the disciples who fell asleep when Christ needed them — but remain awake and persistent in prayer for the unborn through this sacred week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may stand publicly for the unborn, not denying its convictions when it might be easier or more comfortable to remain silent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Optional:For all who minister to those facing crisis pregnancies, offering Christ's compassion and practical help.Lord, hear our prayer.

That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal healing and peace in God's loving 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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