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
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's missionary zeal and care for immigrants, may always be a welcoming mother to those in new lands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for employment law may protect workers from exploitative conditions and ensure that a day's work earns enough to live on, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees far from home, that they may find people who treat them as neighbours rather than strangers to be managed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may open our hearts to welcome those who come from elsewhere, not only in theory but in the concrete moments when we can actually help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach out to newcomers in our neighbourhood, and not wait for them to find us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have left their homeland in search of a better life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to serving immigrants and the marginalized may rejoice with St. Frances Cabrini in God's eternal 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 Church with the missionary spirit and pastoral love of St. Frances Cabrini, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental policy may act with genuine urgency on the climate crisis, not only on future targets but in decisions being made now, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about climate change and the future, that they may find genuine support and reason for hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the grace to see where our habits, choices, or indifference contribute to the suffering of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may take the care of creation seriously as a community, not only as individual lifestyle choices, 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 homeland prepared by God for all His children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For young adults who are drifting from faith, that the Church may find ways to speak honestly and compellingly rather than simply lamenting their absence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may ensure that funding reaches schools in the most deprived areas first, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, especially those trapped in forced labour or sexual exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may help us to bring our faith into the parts of our life we usually keep separate from it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may find one person this week who is genuinely isolated and make a real effort to connect with them, 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 may inherit the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise herald of God's kingdom, guiding the Church in its pilgrimage on earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health funding may invest in early intervention rather than waiting for people to reach crisis point, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing infertility or pregnancy loss, who carry their grief largely unseen, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our desire to seek him, especially in the seasons when prayer feels dry and distant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where people feel free to ask for prayer without having to explain or justify what they are carrying, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of the nature of God's kingdom and our call to be its citizens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal joy and peace of God's heavenly reign, 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.