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
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and companions, martyrs
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and companions, martyrs
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the courageous witness of St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his companions, may always remain faithful to Christ, even in the face of persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold religious freedom and protect all who suffer for their faith and conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the Church in China and all places where Christians are persecuted, that they may be strengthened by the example of these martyrs and persevere in hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to bear witness to Christ with courage and love, even when it is difficult or unpopular, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all support those who suffer for the sake of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned or oppressed for their religious beliefs, especially in China.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ may rejoice with St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his companions in heaven, 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 faithful with the fearless love of Christ shown by these holy martyrs of China, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the dignity of every human person and protect the fundamental right to religious freedom for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to compromise their faith due to fear or worldly pressure, that they may find strength in the intercession of these martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our faith may be so strong that we are prepared to lose everything for Christ, trusting in His promise of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the memory of the martyrs and strives to imitate their heroic fidelity to the 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 for their faith may receive the crown of righteousness and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may go forth proclaiming what she has freely received — the kingdom, the healing, the forgiveness — and give it just as freely, without cost, to all who need it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may exercise their authority in the spirit of the mission Christ gave the Twelve: to cure, to raise, to cleanse, to free — not to accumulate, but to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sick, lost, or bound, that the Church may bring to them the healing she has received without charge, proclaiming that the kingdom is at hand even for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous with the gifts of faith, time, and service, having received the Gospel without cost, and giving it to others with the same freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may receive those who come in peace and send God's blessing with them, while shaking the dust from its feet as a witness where the word is refused, 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 gave freely what they received freely may now inherit the kingdom they proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead a Church of the open hand — healing, raising, cleansing, freeing — because she has received without cost and gives without cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples, wherever the kingdom is proclaimed, may receive it in peace — and that where it is refused, its witnesses may leave with dignity and the dust of that town as testimony, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have never been told that healing and forgiveness are freely available to them, that the Church may reach them today with the proclamation: the kingdom is at hand for you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may resist every temptation to make the Gospel transactional — earning grace, bargaining with God, or gatekeeping mercy — and simply give what we have been freely given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community known for its freedom in giving — time, treasure, talent — because it knows everything it has was received without cost from the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bring healing and the Gospel without charge to those who cannot afford it.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the kingdom they proclaimed as near, now revealed in all its fullness, 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.