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
Thursday, July 3, 2025
SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE
Option 1
1.That the Church, like St. Thomas, may always seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries of faith and proclaim with conviction, 'My Lord and my God!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by truth and honesty, overcoming doubt and skepticism in their pursuit of justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle with doubt or questions in their faith, that they may encounter the risen Christ and have their faith strengthened, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to touch the wounds of Christ in the poor and suffering, and so come to a deeper faith in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where questions are welcomed and faith is nurtured, leading all to a profound encounter with the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are evangelizing in distant lands, like St. Thomas, that they may be blessed with courage and perseverance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought to believe may now see God face to face with St. Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful with patience and understanding, especially those who struggle with doubt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to believe in Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, and find in Him the fullness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is tested by trials or suffering, that they may find strength in the wounds of Christ and the witness of St. Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our belief in the resurrection may transform our lives, making us bold witnesses to Christ's saving power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where faith is deepened through honest inquiry and a shared encounter with the risen Lord, 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, like Thomas, confess Christ as their Lord and God in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always go out to where sinners sit — at the tables of the excluded and the forgotten — following the Lord who called Matthew from his tax collector's post, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern in the spirit of mercy rather than sacrifice, choosing compassion over rigid calculation in their policies toward the poor and marginalised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel too sinful or too far gone to be called by Christ, that they may hear His word anew: Follow me — addressed to them precisely as they are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may understand what Christ means by mercy, not sacrifice: that God desires our hearts, not performances — our honest need, not polished appearances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a table where tax collectors and sinners are genuinely welcome, because we know ourselves to be the sinners Christ came to call, 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 answered Christ's call may now sit at the eternal table of the one who dines with sinners and makes them saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead a Church that looks like the table Jesus chose — full of people who know they need the physician — not a gathering of those who think themselves already well, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may encounter the mercy of God who seeks the lost, who calls the sinner by name and says Follow me, making the most unlikely into apostles and saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those on the margins of the Church — those who feel judged, excluded, or unworthy — that they may hear Christ's invitation to the table and know it is meant for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may go and learn the meaning of mercy, not sacrifice — allowing God's compassion to reshape how we treat those who have failed, fallen, or strayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be known less for its piety and more for its welcome — the kind of community where the sick come to the physician and the broken find healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister to the excluded — in prisons, shelters, rehabilitation centres — bringing Christ's table to those on the margins.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Lord who did not come for the righteous but for sinners — and may find their place at His eternal table, 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.