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
Monday, July 21, 2025
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor of the Church
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Lawrence of Brindisi's profound knowledge of Scripture and zeal for preaching, may always lead people to Christ through God's Word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom and truth, governing with justice and promoting dialogue and understanding among peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who preach and teach the faith, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and the wisdom of St. Lawrence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for Sacred Scripture, studying it diligently and allowing it to shape our lives and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's Word is cherished, proclaimed with conviction, and lived with fidelity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Capuchin Franciscans and all who are inspired by St. Lawrence's charism.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully proclaimed God's Word may rejoice with St. Lawrence in the eternal contemplation of divine truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be powerful heralds of the Gospel, like St. Lawrence of Brindisi, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the role of faith in public life and protect the freedom to preach and live according to God's Word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling to understand the Scriptures or the teachings of the Church, that they may find clarity and guidance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be effective witnesses to Christ, always ready to give an account of the hope that is in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values sacred learning and supports all who seek to deepen their knowledge of the faith, 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 Word made flesh, 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 be a community of those who do the will of the Father — the brothers and sisters and mother of Jesus — bound together not by blood but by faith and obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek to do what is good and just rather than what is expedient, allowing God's will to guide their decisions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel spiritually orphaned or alone, that they may discover in the community of the Church the family of God, bonded by doing His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may deepen our relationship with Christ not merely by knowing about Him but by actively doing the will of His heavenly Father in all things, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a true family of God — brothers and sisters of Jesus — united in seeking and living His Father's will in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewal of our commitment to do the will of the Father, the mark of true discipleship.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought to do God's will may now be gathered into His eternal family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church as one who stretches out his hand to do the Father's will, modeling the discipleship Jesus praised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may govern in accord with the moral law that reflects the will of God, building societies of truth, justice, and fraternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families, that they may be schools of obedience to God, teaching their children to ask always: 'What is the Father's will?', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Jesus say of us today: 'Here is my brother, my sister, my mother' — and live worthy of that extraordinary dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that doing the Father's will may be the bond that unites us more deeply than any friendship or kinship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning God's will in their vocation, that they may listen to Christ who counts them as His own family.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the love of God may be welcomed into the eternal family of the Father, where Christ is the firstborn of many, 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.