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
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs
Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel with the courage of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, unafraid of what that witness may cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience and stand against the persecution of minorities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in prison, especially mothers separated from their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be ashamed to give an account of our faith when asked, 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 glory that Saints Perpetua and Felicity now enjoy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may hand on the faith with clarity and full confidence in its truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may prosecute human traffickers and protect victims from further exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking who are trapped in exploitation and have no one to speak for them, 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 Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For families, that they may become little churches where faith is handed on through daily prayer and example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may ensure women escaping domestic violence have safe housing and legal protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those made redundant who face losing their home as a result, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, 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.
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 digital evangelization, that the Church may use every means available to bring people into contact with the living Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may prioritise funding for addiction treatment and rehabilitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they saw and did, 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 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.
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 proclaim the value of every unborn life from every pulpit and in every community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close legal pathways to late-term abortion and establish clear protections for unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For single mothers living in poverty who have been told their only option is to abort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with urgency for an end to abortion and ask God what part we are to play, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may ensure no mother in our parish faces a crisis pregnancy without knowing she has support, 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 embraced by our merciful 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.