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
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Saint Sixtus II, pope and companions, martyrs / Saint Cajetan, priest
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Saint Sixtus II and companions, martyrs
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the courageous witness of Pope St. Sixtus II and his companions, may always be faithful to Christ, even unto death, 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 all Christians facing persecution, 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 sacrifice our lives for the sake of the Gospel, trusting in God's promise of eternal life, 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 righteousness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned or oppressed for their religious beliefs today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ may rejoice with St. Sixtus and his companions in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Cajetan's trust in divine providence and his zeal for reform, may always seek holiness and serve the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity and work to alleviate poverty and unemployment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are unemployed or struggling financially, that through St. Cajetan's intercession, they may find relief and dignified work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a deep trust in God's providence, seeking first His kingdom and righteousness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of charity and support for those in need, reflecting God's loving care for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those seeking employment and for a just economic order.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived by faith and served the poor may rejoice with St. Cajetan in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may preach the whole Gospel without compromise: to follow Christ is to deny oneself, take up the cross daily, and follow — and that this is the path to fullness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may ask themselves what it profits a nation to gain wealth or power while losing its soul — and choose the harder, truer path of justice and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are carrying a heavy cross — illness, loss, failure — that they may hear Jesus invite them not to lay it down but to follow Him with it, trusting in the life on the other side, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may deny ourselves whatever stands between us and Christ, take up whatever cross He gives, and find in that surrender the freedom and joy that no worldly gain can provide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a community of cross-bearers — people whose lives visibly witness that there are things worth more than gaining the whole world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those newly called to follow Christ, that they may embrace the cross as the way, not the obstacle, to life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who took up their cross and followed may now stand before the Son of Man in His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim Christ crucified without embarrassment and model for the Church the self-denial that leads to resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may weigh what truly matters — not the gain of the whole world, but the preservation of souls — and build societies in which human dignity is never sacrificed for profit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are running from their cross, that they may find the courage to turn back and follow Jesus who walks ahead of them on that same road, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live in light of Jesus' warning: 'What will a person give in exchange for his life?' — and daily choose what is eternal over what is passing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may see the coming of the Son of Man in His kingdom already foreshadowed in the cross, and live now as people of resurrection hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of holy detachment — willing to lose what must be lost in order to gain Christ and eternal life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be acknowledged by the Son of Man before the Father, because they bore His name and His cross in their earthly lives, 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.