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 29, 2025
Saint Martha, Saint Mary and Saint Lazarus
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Martha, Saint Mary and Saint Lazarus
Option 1
1.That the Church, like Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, may always be a welcoming home for Jesus, balancing active service with attentive listening to His word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of hospitality and care, ensuring that the needs of all are met, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are burdened by many concerns, like Martha, that they may find peace in choosing the better part; and for those who sit at the Lord's feet, like Mary, that their contemplation may bear fruit in action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep faith in Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, and believe that even in death, He brings us to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of true Christian friendship, where all are welcomed, served, and encouraged to listen to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer hospitality and service in the name of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who loved Jesus in this life may now rejoice with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise in balancing the demands of active ministry with the necessity of prayer and contemplation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may foster a culture of welcome and mutual support, where all feel valued and cared for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, that they may find comfort in Jesus' promise of resurrection, as Martha and Mary did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our homes may be places where Christ is always a welcome guest, and where His word is cherished and lived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embodies both active charity and deep prayer, reflecting the diverse gifts of the Spirit, 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 awakened by Christ from the sleep of death and brought to everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a community of those who have found the hidden treasure and sold everything with joy — men and women whose happiness in God is contagious and compelling to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may recognize in every human person a hidden treasure of inestimable worth, and govern accordingly with reverence and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually searching, that they may stumble upon the treasure hidden in the field of the Church — the Word, the sacraments, the community of faith — and find in it their greatest joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine what we are willing to sell — what we cling to in place of God — and have the courage to let it go for the surpassing worth of belonging to His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a place where people discover the hidden treasure of Christ and leave transformed — joyful, free, and fully alive in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have recently discovered the faith, that their joy in the treasure they have found may inspire others to seek and find.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now possess fully the treasure they sought in faith — the everlasting joy of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may help the whole Church rediscover the incomparable worth of the Gospel — the pearl beyond all price — and joyfully surrender everything lesser in its pursuit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may look beyond the pearls of economic growth and political power to the true treasure: the dignity of persons, the bonds of solidarity, the peace that God alone gives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have given up much to follow Christ, that they may know today the joy of the merchant who found the pearl of great price and count their sacrifice as nothing compared to what they have gained, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may each ask ourselves: 'Am I willing to sell all for the kingdom?' — and find in honest prayer the grace to say yes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that each member may continually rediscover the treasure they hold and share it generously with all who have not yet found it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of holy poverty and detachment, that we may hold all earthly things loosely and God above all.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered as precious pearls into the eternal kingdom of God, 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.