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
Friday, June 13, 2025
Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Anthony's powerful preaching and love for the poor, may always bring the light of the Gospel to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom and work to alleviate poverty and injustice, following the example of St. Anthony's compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have lost their way, spiritually or materially, that through St. Anthony's intercession, they may find what they seek and be restored to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for Sacred Scripture, like St. Anthony, and be effective witnesses to its truth in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of charity and prayer, where the lost are found and the poor are cared for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have lost articles of faith or hope, that St. Anthony may help them find them anew.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who preached God's Word with zeal may rejoice with St. Anthony in the eternal 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 evangelists, like St. Anthony, bringing the message of salvation to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be inspired by the charity of the saints to care for the poor and marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for lost items or, more importantly, for lost peace of mind, that St. Anthony may intercede for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a humble and prayerful heart, always ready to serve God and neighbor with the gifts He has given us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively seeks out the lost and brings them into the warmth of Christ's fold, 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 found by Christ and brought to the eternal treasure of heaven, 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 be a community of radical honesty — where the word of every member is as trustworthy as a sworn oath — because Christians are people whose 'Yes' means 'Yes' and whose 'No' means 'No,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may govern with integrity and keep the commitments they make to their people and to one another, knowing that deception and broken promises corrode trust and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been deceived or whose trust has been betrayed, that they may find healing, and that those who wronged them may have the courage to seek reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our own speech — our promises, our excuses, our half-truths — and ask God to purify our tongues so that we need no oath because our word is bond, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially those who lived with integrity and kept their word to God and neighbor, that they may now rejoice with the Truth himself forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in law, diplomacy, or public service where oaths and commitments are foundational, that they may hold them sacred.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received by Christ who is the Yes to all of God's promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the Gospel, that they may model the simplicity Christ commands — speaking truth plainly, without embellishment or manipulation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may build their public life on a culture of honest speech, where contracts and commitments mean something and where deception is not rewarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to lie or exaggerate to protect themselves or advance their interests, that Christ's word may pierce their conscience: 'Anything more than this comes from the evil one,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be people of our word in every sphere — in marriage, in friendship, in business, in prayer — so that our Christian life is itself a testimony to the truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our community's yes may truly mean yes: in our commitments to serve, to give, to love, and to show up — no idle pledges, but the integrity of lived faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for the sacraments, that they may make their promises with full understanding and sincere intent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the eternal truth of God, where no oath is needed because all is light, 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.