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, August 13, 2027

Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

General Intercessions for Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Green

Option 1

1.For Christian communities divided by mistrust, that prayer, truthful dialogue, and shared service may deepen their unity, 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 people in prison and their families, that justice, humane conditions, and opportunities for rehabilitation may open a path to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For married couples and those living through separation, that faithful support and wise care may protect dignity, especially the safety of children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For those who have died through violence, illness, or accident, that the Lord may receive them in mercy and comfort their loved ones, 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.