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.
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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE
Option 1
1.That the Church, continuing the mission entrusted to the Apostles, may always be guided by the Holy Spirit in choosing her leaders and proclaiming the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be chosen for their integrity and dedication to service, working for the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to positions of leadership and responsibility in the Church, that they may be faithful witnesses to Christ, like Saint Matthias, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to God's call in our lives, responding with generosity and trust, even when the path is uncertain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, inspired by the apostolic college, may be united in faith and zealous in mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the discernment of vocations within our parish and the wider Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully served Christ in the apostolic tradition may now rejoice with Saint Matthias in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, successor of Peter, and all bishops, successors of the Apostles, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and guide the Church with wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the Church's freedom to choose her ministers and carry out her divine mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been chosen for special service in the Church, that they may be faithful to their calling and bear abundant fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may empower us to be true apostles of the risen Christ, witnessing to His love and truth in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports its leaders and works together to build up the Body of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the apostolic faith may be counted among the saints in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church, standing in the 'little while' between Christ's departure and his return in glory, may keep vigil with hope—knowing that grief is already being transformed into joy through the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with the wisdom of those who know the present moment is not the final word—that grief can become joy and darkness give way to the light Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who weep and mourn while the world rejoices—the persecuted, the bereaved, the marginalized—that Christ's promise may sustain them: 'your grief will become joy,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live faithfully in the 'little while'—the in-between time of Christ's ascension and return—trusting that we will see him again and that no one will take our joy from us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of Easter hope that lives toward Christ's return, neither despairing at what the world celebrates nor forgetting that the Lord who went away is coming back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in our community who are grieving—the recently bereaved, the lonely, the heartbroken—that Christ's promise may bring them consolation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may have discovered that their grief has been transformed into the joy no one can take away—the joy of seeing the Lord face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that as he guides the Church in the 'little while' of Christ's absence from visible sight, the Spirit may remind him that the Lord is coming and that grief will become joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the promise that is the antidote to every despair: 'your grief will become joy'—spoken by the one who went through death and came out the other side in resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are confused by their suffering, asking like the disciples 'what does this mean?'—that the patience of Christ with their questions may be their comfort until joy replaces grief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be troubled by the 'little while'—the times when we do not see God clearly or feel his presence—but trust the pattern Christ reveals: departure, grief, and then joy beyond taking, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that as we prepare for the feast of the Lord's Ascension, we may live with the forward-looking hope of those who know their grief is temporary and their joy is coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are in a season of spiritual dryness or darkness, that the 'little while' may give way to the light Christ promises.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may have moved from the grief of this 'little while' into the eternal joy of seeing Christ face to face, 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.