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.
📖 How to Use These General Intercessions
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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
Option 1
1.That the Church, like St. John the Baptist, may always prepare the way for Christ, proclaiming His truth with courage and humility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be voices for justice and righteousness, turning people's hearts towards what is good and true, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to be prophets in our own time, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak God's word without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may decrease so that Christ may increase in our lives, pointing others to Him rather than to ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, celebrating the birth of the Forerunner, may be a people who prepare the way of the Lord in our hearts and in our world, 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 heralded Christ's coming may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful messengers, like St. John, calling all to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the voice crying in the wilderness and prepare their hearts to receive the Lamb of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are lost in the deserts of sin or despair, that they may encounter Christ, who makes all things new, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our lives may be a testament to humility and truth, always pointing to Jesus as the source of our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively prepares the way for Christ's coming through prayer, penance, and works of charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of conversion and renewal in the Church and in the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought by Christ, the Lamb of God, into the eternal pastures of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always guide us on the narrow way that leads to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek the path of righteousness and avoid the wide road of corruption and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to choose the easy way of sin, that they may find strength in Christ to embrace the challenge of holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to enter through the narrow gate, denying ourselves and taking up our cross daily to follow Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the demands of the Gospel are lived with courage and where all support one another on the path to salvation, 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 persevered on the narrow way may now enter into the joy of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and courage on the path to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that true freedom is found in obedience to God's will, not in following the ways of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are lost or have strayed from the path of righteousness, that they may find their way back to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant against the allurements of sin and strive to live lives that are pleasing to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that encourages its members to choose the narrow gate and to persevere in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to living a life of Christian discipline and virtue.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter through the gates of heaven, 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.