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
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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Monday, September 29, 2025
Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saints Michael, Gabriel, and 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 those responsible for conflict prevention and diplomacy may pursue peace with determination, working to protect civilian lives from the devastation of war, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from anxiety or severe depression, that they may know God's protecting presence and find peace amid their fears, 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 God's truth is proclaimed and His healing reaches all who come through our doors, 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 those who govern in regions where religious minorities are persecuted may guarantee freedom of worship and protect the right of every person to practise their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees fleeing violence, that they may find safe passage and a people willing to welcome them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive a deeper trust in God's nearness, confident that His care accompanies us through every trial and fear, 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 selected
Option 1
1.That the Church may follow Christ with resolute commitment, journeying toward the kingdom even when the path leads through opposition and rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who exercise judicial authority may pursue justice with resolve, ensuring that the rights of the vulnerable are upheld regardless of political pressure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those persecuted or discriminated against because of their faith, that they may find courage in Christ who himself was rejected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may grant us patience with those who oppose or reject us, and the grace to answer difficulty with perseverance rather than bitterness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of resolute pilgrimage, always journeying toward God and supporting one another through setbacks and difficulties, 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 journeyed faithfully toward God may now be received into His eternal welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may, like Jesus setting His face toward Jerusalem, lead the Church with resolute commitment to the kingdom even when the path leads through opposition and rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for foreign policy may invest in diplomatic solutions to conflict and resist the impulse toward retaliation when provoked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and those traumatised by war or military service, that they may find healing, support, and communities that honour their sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek God's grace to remain committed to what is right even when it costs us, fixing our gaze on Christ rather than on what we leave behind, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that journeys together toward God, supporting one another through every rejection and difficulty, remaining hopeful even when unwelcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of perseverance and patience in the face of opposition and rejection.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the eternal welcome of the One who, rejected by men, rose to glory and now awaits all who journey toward Him, 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.