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, November 24, 2025
Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc, priest, and companions, martyrs
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc and companions, martyrs
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the heroic witness of St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and the Vietnamese martyrs, may always be courageous in proclaiming the Gospel, even amidst persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting freedom of religion may stand against the intimidation and violence that faith communities face in many parts of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the bereaved, especially those who have lost a loved one suddenly or violently, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our readiness to be inconvenienced for what we believe, and keep us honest about the gap between our faith and our practice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of genuine solidarity with those who face persecution for their faith, through prayer and practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are persecuted for their Christian faith today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ may rejoice with St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his companions in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the faithful with the fearless love of Christ shown by the Vietnamese martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for children's mental health services may ensure that young people in crisis can access support without waiting months for an appointment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults who cannot afford to rent or buy a home and are trapped in long-term housing insecurity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a faith that holds under real pressure, and not only in the times when it costs us nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community whose faith shows clearly in how it treats those who are struggling, and not only in what it professes, 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 for their faith may receive the crown of righteousness and eternal life with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may teach what she believes with clarity and confidence, without apology and without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting biodiversity may take urgent action to halt the destruction of ecosystems before the damage becomes irreversible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living in gang-affected communities, caught between the threat of violence and the absence of any safe alternative, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may open our eyes to the needs of those immediately around us, and stir us from the comfort that makes us slow to respond, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where those in genuine crisis know they can walk in and be taken seriously, not redirected to a leaflet, 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 unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that those who disagree strongly may seek truth together rather than treating each other as opponents, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of international authority may pursue arms reduction agreements and work to lower the risk of large-scale conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For communities recovering from natural disasters, whose needs are greatest in the months after the immediate crisis has passed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring what we have to God without waiting until we feel ready, and trust him to work with what we offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make a point of reaching the families in the local area who are most in need, rather than only those who already know how to ask, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to practicing the corporal 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.