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 15, 2025
Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.That the Church, enlightened by the Seraphic Doctor, St. Bonaventure, may always lead souls to God through the paths of intellect and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek true wisdom and govern with a spirit of humility and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all theologians, scholars, and students, that they may pursue knowledge with a heart aflame with love for God, like St. Bonaventure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see the created world as a ladder to God, recognizing His footprints in all things and ascending to Him in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith and reason work in harmony, and where all are encouraged to seek God with both mind and heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Franciscan communities and all who are inspired by St. Bonaventure's spirituality.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God through learning and love may rejoice with St. Bonaventure in the eternal vision of divine truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be wise teachers and loving pastors, guiding the Church with the intellectual charity of St. Bonaventure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value both intellectual and spiritual pursuits, fostering a culture that seeks truth and goodness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to reconcile faith and reason, that St. Bonaventure's example may show them the way to harmonious integration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our study of the faith may not be merely academic, but may lead us to a deeper prayer life and a more fervent love for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that encourages lifelong learning in the faith and supports all who seek to understand God's mysteries, 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 into the perfect light of God's wisdom and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always give thanks that God has hidden these mysteries from the wise and learned and revealed them to little ones, trusting in the wisdom of God's ways, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with humility, recognizing that true wisdom comes from God and not from human power alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel simple or overlooked, that they may rejoice knowing that the Father is pleased to reveal His mysteries to the childlike and humble, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to know the Father through the Son, embracing the gift of faith with the open hearts of little children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may cultivate a spirit of childlike trust and simplicity before God, never letting pride or self-sufficiency block our openness to His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For humility to receive God's revelation as little children, setting aside pride of intellect.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may enter into that full knowledge of the Father which the Son has now revealed to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may joyfully proclaim what the Son has freely chosen to reveal of the Father, drawing all people into that loving knowledge, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may not trust in the wisdom of the world alone, but open themselves to the higher wisdom God reveals to the humble, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For scholars and theologians, that they may always approach divine mysteries with the humility of little children, knowing that reason serves faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treasure the gift of knowing the Father through the Son, and never cease to marvel at the grace given to us in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may support one another in growing in that intimate knowledge of God which Jesus alone can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper awareness of the gift of faith and the mystery of our adoption as children of the Father.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the love of God may now see face to face the Father whom Jesus revealed to us, 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.