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
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Saint Casimir
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Casimir
Option 1
1.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that the witness of Saint Casimir may speak to them of a holiness that is demanding and real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may pursue diplomacy and dialogue rather than escalating to military force, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford housing who cannot see how they will build independent lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what burdens us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them a genuine place in its life, 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 of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the prayer of the whole Church may sustain him in his ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may make binding commitments to protect the natural environment for generations to come, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples who have suffered miscarriage or are struggling with infertility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer this Lent even when we are too tired to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, 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 survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, healing, and a faith community that stands with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may take decisive action to reduce child poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost a spouse and face the weight of grief while still raising children alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to God in prayer what we have been putting off bringing to him, 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 rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that charity may prove stronger than argument, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create and enforce protections for workers in precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs who want to stop but cannot do it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not let this Lent pass without one honest prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have drifted away and welcome them back without judgment, 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 from the pulpit without fear about the sanctity of every unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may oppose abortion funding in public budgets and redirect those resources to supporting mothers and children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For teenage girls and young women facing unplanned pregnancies who feel they have no support and no choice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak up for unborn life when we have the opportunity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome expectant mothers warmly and ensure they know they will not face this alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may know the mercy and tenderness of God, 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.