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
1. Choose Your Option: Browse the available intercession options for today's Mass.
2. Download PDF: Click "Download PDF" to get a formatted copy for your lector or liturgy coordinator.
3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
4. Browse Other Dates: Use the calendar to access intercessions for any date throughout the year.
General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Monday, August 11, 2025
Saint Clare, virgin
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Clare, virgin
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Clare's radical poverty and contemplative love, may always cherish spiritual riches above all earthly goods, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote justice for the poor and seek to alleviate the suffering caused by materialism and greed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Poor Clares and contemplative religious, that their lives of prayer and penance may be a powerful witness to the primacy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Clare to embrace voluntary poverty, to trust in God's providence, and to find our joy in Him alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where simplicity of life is valued and where all support one another in seeking the one thing necessary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with poverty or material insecurity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived in poverty of spirit may now rejoice with St. Clare in the eternal riches of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful with the wisdom and detachment of St. Clare, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may create structures that support the poor and ensure that all have what they need for a dignified life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are attached to worldly possessions or consumed by ambition, that St. Clare's example may inspire them to seek true freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a spirit of prayer and contemplation, finding in God our true light and our ultimate joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively serves the poor and encourages a life of evangelical poverty and simplicity, 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 welcomed into the eternal embrace of God, who is our all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always embrace the humility of a little child, trusting not in its own strength but in the Father's providential care for every soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may never despise the little ones—the poor, the vulnerable, the voiceless—knowing that their angels always behold the face of the heavenly Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children who are neglected, abused, or abandoned, that the Good Shepherd who searches for every lost sheep may find them and restore them to safety and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may turn from pride and ambition, becoming like little children in our trust and simplicity, knowing that only the humble enter the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that seeks out the lost and the forgotten, doing the will of our Father who desires that not one of these little ones be lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel small, marginalized, or powerless, that they may know God's special love for them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found by the Good Shepherd and brought safely to the eternal fold of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be shepherds who leave the ninety-nine to search for the one who is lost, sparing no effort for any soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may never dismiss any person—especially children, the disabled, and the unborn—but protect and honor every life as a gift from the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have strayed from the faith, that the heavenly Father who does not wish any of His little ones to be lost may draw them home with merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the Lord's call to become like children—humble, trusting, and receptive—as the only way to enter the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be marked by joyful and persistent outreach, celebrating each time a lost sheep is found and restored to the fullness of life in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are proud or have not yet humbled themselves before God, that they may receive the grace of conversion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the kingdom prepared for those who became like little children before 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.