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
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
USA: Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for USA: Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by Saint Katharine Drexel, may devote her resources without reserve to the education and service of the most marginalised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may fund quality education in the most neglected and underserved communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face discrimination because of their race or ethnicity and are denied dignity or opportunity because of who they are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give generously from what we have without calculating the cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the joy that Saint Katharine Drexel now enjoys in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing in the Church after betrayals of trust, that transparency and accountability may restore confidence in those who lead her, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may enforce anti-discrimination protections and uphold the equal dignity of every person before the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in deprived communities with no access to quality education, whose futures narrow before they have truly begun, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hold back from God what he is asking of us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For priests who carry the weight of pastoral care with little support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create fair and humane asylum processes for those seeking refuge from violence and persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, who pray but hear nothing back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring before God what we have been carrying alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of those who are elderly and live alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that they may have the courage to say yes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may reform criminal justice systems to prioritise rehabilitation, not merely punishment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and the families they have left behind, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive at our door for the first time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak clearly and without apology about the sanctity of unborn life and the wrong of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any measure that expands access to abortion and work instead toward its elimination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women carrying unplanned pregnancies who have been abandoned by the men who should stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved this Lent to take one concrete action for unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in practical support for mothers facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of unborn life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's infinite mercy, 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.