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, December 13, 2027

Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red

General Intercessions for Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

Memorial | Liturgical Color: Red

Option 1

1.For Christian communities divided by mistrust, that listening, prayer, and shared service may prepare new paths of unity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For public authorities, that people without shelter, food, or safety may receive urgent and dependable help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose loneliness grows during these weeks, that attentive friendship may help them know they are remembered, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For Christians whose fidelity brings danger, that Saint Lucy's courage may inspire steadfast faith and a gentle witness to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed and those with no one to remember them, that God's promised mercy may gather them into eternal 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.