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

1. Choose Your Option: Browse the available intercession options for today's Mass.

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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

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

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General Intercessions for Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

Option 1

1.For courage in the Church to proclaim Christ publicly, without apology and without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those who set labour policy may protect workers' rights, ensure fair wages, and end exploitative working conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we are too distracted to seek it ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming and make it easy for them to return, 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 rest in the mercy and peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Catholics who have left the Church because of hurt, that they may find the door open and a community ready to listen, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those in authority may take concrete steps to protect the natural environment and reduce harm to the most vulnerable communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For those facing infertility or pregnancy loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That God may deepen our prayer this Advent and give us the courage to sit with him even in silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be a place of genuine warmth this Advent season, so that no one who comes feels invisible, 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 who have died may be held in the mercy of God and know the fullness of his light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception with clarity and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

2.That those who make laws may reject legislation that permits abortion and instead protect the lives of unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may find support, practical help, and people willing to walk with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

4.That we may see every human life, however small or frail, as bearing the image of God and worthy of protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

5.That our parish may be known as a community that walks with pregnant mothers and welcomes every child with love, 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 rest in the mercy of God, 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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