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
Sunday, June 15, 2025
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Option 1
1.That the Church, baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, may always be a sign of the Triune God's communion and love in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to build societies founded on unity, justice, and peace, reflecting the harmony of the Blessed Trinity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians, that they may grow in their understanding and love of the mystery of the Holy Trinity, the source and summit of our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live in imitation of the Trinity, through lives of self-giving love, mutual respect, and communion with one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, adoring the Most Holy Trinity, may be a family of faith, united in the love of the Father, the grace of the Son, and the fellowship of the Spirit, 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 the faithful departed may be welcomed into the eternal embrace of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may faithfully proclaim the mystery of the Triune God and lead us into deeper communion with Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn into the life of the Blessed Trinity, finding in God their origin, their sustenance, and their ultimate destiny, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with the concept of the Trinity, that their minds may be enlightened and their hearts opened to this central mystery of our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our families may be reflections of the Trinity's love, through unity, mutual self-gift, and faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our worship and life together may give glory to the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper devotion to the Most Holy Trinity in our personal and communal prayer.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the perfect joy and unending life of the Blessed Trinity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may be a fertile ground where the seed of God's Word bears abundant fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may cultivate justice and peace, allowing God's kingdom to grow in their lands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts are like hardened paths or rocky ground, that they may be open to receive the seed of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be good soil, nurturing God's Word within us through prayer and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a field where the kingdom of God flourishes, producing a harvest of holiness, 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 the faithful departed who received God's Word may now enjoy its eternal fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise sower of God's Word throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be receptive to the seeds of truth and goodness that God plants in their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are choked by the cares and riches of the world, that they may prioritize the kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may patiently await the growth of God's kingdom, trusting in His power to bring forth a harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that diligently sows the Word of God and joyfully reaps its fruits, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater attentiveness to God's Word in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered like wheat into God's eternal barn, 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.