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, June 11, 2025
Saint Barnabas, apostle
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Saint Barnabas, apostle
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Barnabas, son of encouragement, may always be a source of consolation and support for all her members, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may foster environments of encouragement and cooperation, rather than division and strife, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to evangelize and share the Good News, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and joy, like St. Barnabas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be true encouragers in our families, workplaces, and communities, building others up in faith and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where everyone feels supported and encouraged in their Christian journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning their vocation or mission in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived as sons and daughters of encouragement may rejoice with St. Barnabas in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true sons of encouragement, strengthening the faithful in their mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value generosity and mutual support, recognizing the good in others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are new to the faith or struggling, that they may find mentors and companions like Barnabas to guide them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to sell our possessions and lay them at the apostles' feet, sharing generously with those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively encourages and supports the gifts and ministries of all its members, 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 may be welcomed into the joyful company of the apostles and saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim the surpassing righteousness Christ demands — not outward compliance but interior transformation — and help her members become truly holy, not merely respectable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may recognise that anger, contempt, and hatred — even when never acted upon — poison the wells of justice, and that true peace requires purified hearts, not only better laws, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those carrying resentment or bitterness toward a brother or sister, that they may hear Christ's urgent call: leave your gift at the altar, go and be reconciled first, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our hearts for the hidden sins Christ names — the anger we harbour, the contempt we speak — and bring them honestly to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that the one who demands reconciliation before offering may himself be their advocate before the Father, covering every debt with his own blood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For families and communities torn by unresolved conflict, that the grace to reconcile may open what pride has locked shut.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in Christ the advocate who settles every debt and brings them safely into the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church, that they may teach not only what Christians must not do, but the interior conversion Christ demands — a righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may work toward the root causes of violence — the anger and contempt between peoples — not only the outward acts, for Christ shows that murder begins in the heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those estranged from family or friends, that this word of Jesus — 'leave your gift and go first to be reconciled' — may give them the courage to take the first step, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to the Eucharist having first examined our consciences and sought forgiveness from those we have wronged, making our worship an offering of integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our life together may be a community of genuine reconciliation — not just politeness — where broken relationships are healed and communion is real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister the Sacrament of Penance, that they may help people move from guilt to genuine interior freedom.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be reconciled completely in Christ and welcomed into the eternal peace of the Father's 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.