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
Saturday, June 7, 2025
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi)
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may receive anew the living bread Christ gives — 'my flesh for the life of the world' — and go forth from every Eucharist transformed, to be bread broken for others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may be moved by Christ who feeds the hungry to enact policies that ensure every person has bread for both body and soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have drifted from the Eucharist, that they may hear Christ's words today — 'Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him' — and return with longing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive Holy Communion with deep faith in the Real Presence — true food, true drink — and allow this union with Christ to reshape every relationship and choice in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that Jesus who promised to raise up on the last day all who eat his flesh may fulfill that promise and bring them to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the sick and homebound who cannot attend Mass, that they may receive a Communion visit and be united with the Body of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died nourished by the Eucharist may now feast at the eternal banquet of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all priests, that they may celebrate the Eucharist with the conviction of Christ's own words: 'I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know Christ's gift of himself — flesh and blood as real food and drink — and be drawn to receive the life that only he can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who question how this can be, as the crowd did — 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' — that faith may open what reason cannot unlock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our adoration of the Blessed Sacrament today may deepen our understanding that it is Christ himself who dwells among us: the same Jesus who said 'Just as I have life from the Father, so whoever feeds on me has life from me,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, gathered at this Corpus Christi celebration, that our devotion to the Eucharist may overflow into concrete acts of service for those who hunger for bread and for love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For vocations to the priesthood, that many may be called to consecrate the Bread of Life for God's people.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who received the Body and Blood of Christ in faith may now be raised up on the last day, as Jesus promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim the mystery of the Eucharist not only in word but in care for the hungry, knowing that Christ who gives his flesh for the life of the world demands that we do the same for one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all governments, that they may be moved by the example of Christ who feeds the multitude to address food insecurity, poverty, and all that leaves people without bread, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who receive the Eucharist today, that the union Christ promised — 'whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him' — may deepen into every hour of the coming week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our hungers honestly before God today — for love, for healing, for meaning, for peace — and trust that he who gives his flesh for life can satisfy every true longing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the dying who are given Viaticum — the Bread for the journey — that Christ's promise of resurrection may be their strength and consolation at the hour of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Eucharistic ministers and all who bring Communion to the sick and imprisoned, that they may carry Christ with reverence and joy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be raised on the last day by the one who promised eternal life to all who eat his flesh and drink his blood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church, that the Eucharist may be the true center of all pastoral life, forming a community that lives what it receives at the altar, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all people who long for something more than what the world offers may discover that the longing is for God himself, given to us in the Bread of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually dry or distant from God, that the Eucharist — Christ's flesh as true food, his blood as true drink — may nourish them back to fullness of faith and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never receive the Eucharist out of habit alone, but always with the wonder of those who hear for the first time: 'The bread I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our Corpus Christi celebration today may overflow into a year of deeper Eucharistic devotion, more frequent adoration, and a more reverent reception of Holy Communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists who teach about the Eucharist, that they may do so with the conviction that comes from personal faith in the Real Presence.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead, fed by the Bread of Life, may now enjoy the unending feast of God's eternal kingdom, 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.