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, December 17, 2027

Advent Weekday - December 17

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Liturgical Color: Violet

General Intercessions for Advent Weekday - December 17

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Violet

Option 1

1.For the Pope and all pastors, that their teaching and example may awaken hope and encourage conversion, 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 families burdened by debt or uncertainty, that fair opportunities and practical help may restore hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For families with complicated histories, that the genealogy of Jesus may remind them that God's saving purpose can work through imperfect human lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed loved ones, especially N., that the Lord whose coming we long for may welcome them into everlasting peace, 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.