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
Sunday, November 23, 2025
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
✚Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim the universal kingship of Jesus Christ, inviting all peoples to enter His kingdom of truth, justice, love, and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may prioritise the reduction of extreme poverty and the narrowing of the gap between the richest and the poorest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison, especially those on long sentences who have lost contact with family and have little hope of rehabilitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us hearts genuinely eager to serve him, rather than hearts that wait for a perfect moment that never comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely known in the local community for what it does for those most in need, rather than only for what it offers its own members, 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 acknowledged Christ as their King may now reign with Him in eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead us with the wisdom and authority of Christ, our Shepherd and King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for employment law may close the loopholes that allow companies to exploit workers through irregular contracts and unpaid overtime, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing infertility or who have experienced the grief of pregnancy loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to a more honest reckoning with the ways we resist his call, and deepen our desire to follow him more freely, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support those going through bereavement or serious illness with sustained attention that does not fade after the first weeks, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper consecration of our lives, our families, and our nation to Christ the King.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the everlasting kingdom of Christ, where He lives and reigns forever and ever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For courage in the Church to proclaim the Gospel publicly and without apology, especially where faith is increasingly treated as a purely private matter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for funding care homes and community health services may ensure that the elderly receive dignified, professional care rather than being treated as a burden, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, trapped in circumstances not of their choosing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may teach us to give more freely to those in front of us, and to see their needs as a call rather than an inconvenience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through genuine hardship with practical help, and not only with good wishes and prayers from a distance, 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 served Christ in the poor may now inherit the kingdom prepared for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in its mission of charity and service to all who are in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may invest in vocational training and adult literacy, ensuring that those who left school without qualifications have a genuine second chance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For men who are struggling with fatherhood, especially those estranged from their children or carrying shame about the kind of father they have been, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous with what we have, and slow to convince ourselves that we cannot afford to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where no one sits alone at Mass for months without someone making the effort to know their name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to practicing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to hear the words, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter eternal life, 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.