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.
2. Download PDF: Click "Download PDF" to get a formatted copy for your lector or liturgy coordinator.
3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
4. Browse Other Dates: Use the calendar to access intercessions for any date throughout the year.

General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Friday, January 15, 2027

Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

·Ferial
Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Green

Option 1

1.For the Pope, bishops, and all who serve the Gospel, that they may lead with humility, wisdom, and courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the peoples of the world, that respect for religious freedom and human rights may replace suspicion and persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people seeking work and families burdened by debt, that fair opportunities and practical assistance may renew their hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those unable to reach the help they need, that we may show the resourcefulness and friendship of the men who brought their companion to Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For those who have died alone or without anyone to remember them, that God's mercy may bring them into everlasting light, 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.