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
Friday, August 22, 2025
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Option 1
1.That the Church, honoring Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, may always look to her as a model of faith, obedience, and intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek Mary's guidance for peace and govern with justice, recognizing Christ as the true King of all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are devoted to Mary, our Queen, that their lives may reflect her virtues and that they may find comfort in her maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may entrust ourselves to Mary's queenship, seeking her powerful intercession for our needs and for the needs of the whole world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of all Saints, may grow in holiness and be a true sign of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For peace in the world and for the triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who honored Mary as their Queen may now share in her eternal glory in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may proclaim Mary's queenship and lead the faithful to a deeper love for her and her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Mary as their mother and queen, and seek her help in times of trial and temptation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with sin or despair, that Mary, Queen of Mercy, may obtain for them God's pardon and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our families may be consecrated to Mary, Queen of the Home, and that she may reign in our hearts with love and purity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that joyfully acclaims Mary as Queen and strives to imitate her faithfulness to Christ the King, 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 crowned with glory and welcomed by Mary into the eternal kingdom of her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always teach the supreme importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be guided by the great commandment of love in all their decisions and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to love God or their neighbor, that their hearts may be transformed by God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive to fulfill the law of love in our daily lives, seeing Christ in everyone we meet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the love of God and neighbor is the foundation of all our relationships and ministries, 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 sought to live by the law of love may now rejoice in God's eternal embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his love for God and the Church may inspire us all to greater holiness and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the one true God and worship Him in spirit and truth, fulfilling the first and greatest commandment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to love, or who have been hurt by a lack of love, that they may experience the healing power of God's perfect love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for God may be expressed in concrete acts of service to our neighbor, especially those most in need of compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community bound together by the twofold commandment of love, a beacon of hope in our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and living of the Great Commandment in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be perfected in love and welcomed into the eternal communion of saints, where love reigns supreme, 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.