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.
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3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saint Albert the Great, bishop and doctor of the Church / The Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Albert the Great
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Albert the Great's integration of faith and reason, may always seek truth in both divine revelation and human learning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education policy may adequately fund research and higher education, protecting space for learning that is not only commercially driven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from severe anxiety or depression, that they may find effective care and people who take their experience seriously, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may grant us an honest curiosity about our faith, and free us from the habit of assuming we already know what we need to know, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may take seriously the intellectual questions of its members, especially those who struggle with faith and doubt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Catholic universities and institutions of learning.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought truth with a sincere heart may rejoice with St. Albert the Great in the eternal vision of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, looking to Mary, Seat of Wisdom, may always discern God's truth and guide her children in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum policy may ensure that families who have fled violence are not separated and are given timely legal process, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people growing up in gang-affected areas, that they may find safety, mentorship, and a genuine alternative to violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring what we are genuinely carrying to God today, rather than offering only the prayers we think are acceptable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where those who feel unsafe in their neighbourhood find a genuine welcome and connection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all mothers and for an increase in respect for the dignity of womanhood.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary may now rejoice with her in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel unwelcome or pushed to the margins of their own parish, that they may find a community where they genuinely belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may invest in alternatives to custody for non-violent offenders, reducing re-offending and prison overcrowding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For men struggling with fatherhood, especially those who feel unprepared or unsupported in the role, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may help us to receive Sunday as a genuine rest rather than simply a gap between one week and the next, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in youth and give young people real responsibility rather than only activities designed for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For safe travels for all those journeying this weekend.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have completed their earthly pilgrimage may enter into God's eternal Sabbath rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be sustained by our prayers as he guides the universal Church in the path of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental regulation may enforce protections for clean air and water without yielding to commercial pressure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, especially those who are fighting to stay clean through setback and relapse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our desire to pray honestly rather than going through the motions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where those who are struggling with their faith feel free to say so, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are lonely or feel isolated within our community, that they may find companionship and the love of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our departed loved ones may rejoice in the perpetual light of God's presence and peace, 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.