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
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Saint Junipero Serra, priest
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Junipero Serra, priest
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Junipero Serra, may always be eager to bring the Gospel to new frontiers and peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote justice and respect for all cultures, especially indigenous populations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all missionaries and evangelists, that they may be filled with the courage and perseverance of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for those who have not yet heard the Good News and be willing to share our faith with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the missionary spirit is alive and where all are encouraged to be apostles of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in California and for all who honor St. Junipero Serra.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel may rejoice with St. Junipero Serra in God's 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 lead the Church with the apostolic boldness of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect the rights and heritage of native peoples, ensuring their dignity and well-being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face challenges or hardships in their missionary endeavors, that they may find strength in the intercession of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to leave our comfort zones to share Christ's love with those who are far from Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively supports the Church's missionary work throughout the 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 who have died may be brought by Christ into the eternal mission of praising God in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always stand with those possessed and tormented by whatever destroys human dignity, bringing the authority of Christ to cast out every power that dehumanises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may have the courage to say Go! to every force of oppression and hatred that ruins lives, even when the cost is controversy and rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those enslaved by addiction, violence, or despair — the Gadarene demoniacs of our age — that they may encounter Christ who commands their liberation and restores them to themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not ask Jesus to leave, as the townspeople did, but welcome Him into every unsettling, costly encounter with our own brokenness and that of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no one is left among the tombs — isolated and tormented — but where the freeing word of Christ reaches the unreachable, 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 were tormented in this life may now rest in the peace that only Christ can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church to confront the powers that diminish human life, naming them clearly and commanding their departure in the authority of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may acknowledge the Son of God who alone has authority over every force of destruction, and may not send Him away when His presence is costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those from whom others recoil in fear or disgust, that they may find in Christ the one who approaches rather than flees, who heals rather than shuns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine what powers we have welcomed into our lives that need to be cast out, and bring them before Christ with honesty and trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that does not ask Jesus to leave when He disturbs our comfort, but stays with Him even when His presence is demanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who minister in exorcism, deliverance prayer, and spiritual healing.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from every power of darkness and welcomed into Christ's eternal 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.