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

Tuesday, December 14, 2027

Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Memorial | Liturgical Color: White

Option 1

1.For those who proclaim God's word, that their witness may help others recognize the Lord's nearness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those responsible for economic policy, that the needs of workers and families may take priority over short-term advantage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people grieving someone they love, that they may find room for their sorrow and companions willing to remain beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those whose faith is tested by darkness or uncertainty, that Saint John of the Cross may inspire perseverance expressed in loving action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died, especially N., that Christ may bring them into the fullness of the kingdom we await, 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.