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, September 29, 2025
SAINT MICHAEL, SAINT GABRIEL, AND SAINT RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for SAINT MICHAEL, SAINT GABRIEL, AND SAINT RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
Option 1
1.That the Church, protected by St. Michael, enlightened by St. Gabriel, and healed by St. Raphael, may always stand firm against evil and proclaim God's saving message, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the archangels to defend their people from harm, to communicate truth, and to promote healing and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are struggling in spiritual battle, that St. Michael may defend them; for those who seek God's guidance, that St. Gabriel may announce His will; and for the sick and suffering, that St. Raphael may bring them healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the presence and action of the holy angels in our lives, invoking their help and imitating their service to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the power of God triumphs over evil, where His good news is joyfully received, and where all find spiritual and physical healing, 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, escorted by the holy angels, may be brought into the eternal light of God's 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 strengthened by the archangels in their ministry of defending, proclaiming, and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be protected from the snares of the devil, enlightened by God's truth, and healed of all infirmities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are on journeys, or facing difficult decisions, or in need of companionship, that the archangels may guide and protect them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always remember that we are not alone, but surrounded by the powerful intercession and protection of God's holy angels, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that honors the holy archangels and seeks their assistance in living out our Christian vocation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater devotion to the holy angels and an awareness of their presence.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be led by the archangels into the paradise of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be faithful in doing the will of the Father, even when it is difficult, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may listen to the voice of conscience and strive to enact just and merciful laws, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with obedience or who are tempted to choose their own will over God's, that they may find strength in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not merely say 'Lord, Lord,' but actively seek to do what God asks of us in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are encouraged to discern and follow God's will with generous hearts, 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 do God's will on earth may now enjoy His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a true servant of God, always seeking to fulfill the Father's plan for the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that true freedom is found in obedience to God's loving commands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are lost or have strayed from the path of righteousness, that they may hear God's call to return and find forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, guiding us to know and do the will of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of faithful disciples, always striving to put God's word into practice with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to prayer and discernment in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the kingdom prepared for those who do the will of the Father, 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.