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, July 9, 2027

Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Green

Option 1

1.For the whole people of God, that listening to the Scriptures may lead to lives of integrity and compassionate action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those responsible for economic decisions, that dignified work, fair wages, and the needs of the poor may guide their choices, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people grieving a loved one, that they may find companions willing to listen and remain beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those threatened for the sake of the Gospel, that the Spirit may give wisdom, courage, and trustworthy companions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all the dead, especially N., that Christ who died and rose again may gather them into the peace of the Father's house, 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.