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 16, 2025
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Option 1
1.That the Church, under the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, may always be a garden of prayer and contemplation, leading souls to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the peace and serenity that come from God, fostering harmony among all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who wear the Brown Scapular and honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel, that they may persevere in faith and live according to her virtues, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a deep interior life, seeking God in prayer and silence, and clothing ourselves in the virtues of Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, devoted to Our Lady, may be a place where prayer flourishes and where all find spiritual refreshment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Carmelite communities and all who follow the spirituality of Mount Carmel.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who died with devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel may be clothed in glory and welcomed by her into heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that Mary, Star of the Sea, may guide him in navigating the Church through the challenges of our time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value silence, contemplation, and the spiritual well-being of its citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with worldly distractions or spiritual dryness, that Our Lady of Mount Carmel may lead them to the wellspring of God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may faithfully wear the scapular as a sign of our consecration to Mary and our trust in her maternal protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that honors Mary under her title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, seeking her intercession for all our needs, 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 may, through Mary's prayers, attain the holy mountain, Christ our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may be a diligent sower of God's Word, trusting that it will bear fruit in due season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may cultivate justice and peace, creating fertile ground for the Gospel to take root, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts are like hardened paths or rocky soil, that God's grace may break through and allow faith to grow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be good soil, receiving God's Word with open hearts and allowing it to produce an abundant harvest in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the seed of faith is nurtured and where all are encouraged to bear fruit for God's kingdom, 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 received God's Word with faith may now enjoy its eternal fruitfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise sower of the Gospel, scattering its seeds throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be receptive to the Word of God, allowing it to transform their lives and societies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are choked by the cares and riches of this world, that they may prioritize the things of God and seek His kingdom first, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may patiently persevere in faith, trusting that God will bring to completion the good work He has begun in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that diligently sows the Word and joyfully reaps a harvest of holiness and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater attentiveness to God's Word in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered like choice wheat into God's eternal granary, 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.