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

Monday, January 18, 2027

Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Green

Option 1

1.For priests, deacons, religious, and lay ministers, that prayer and mutual support may sustain their generous service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those developing laws and public policy, that the lives of children, older people, and people with disabilities may be safeguarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For older people who feel forgotten, that attentive friendship and reliable care may help them know they still belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For our community, that we may receive the new life Christ offers without allowing familiar habits to close our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed friends and benefactors, especially N., that the good they shared may bear fruit and they may rejoice in God's presence, 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.