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, June 14, 2026
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
✚Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for the 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a place where sinners are welcomed, as the sinful woman was welcomed at the feet of Jesus — not a community of the self-righteous but a community of the forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with mercy and not contempt — seeing in every person, no matter how fallen or marginalised, a human being worthy of dignity and capable of redemption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry the weight of past sins and who feel unworthy to approach God — that they may hear Christ's word spoken to the woman: 'Your sins are forgiven; your faith has saved you; go in peace,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our own hearts and ask how much we love: for the one forgiven much loves much, and may our gratitude for the mercy of God overflow in generous love for those around us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who minister to those on the margins — the outcast, the addicted, the broken — that they may be to them as Christ was to the sinful woman: present, patient, forgiving, and life-giving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, that they may approach it with the trust and love of the woman at the feet of Jesus.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may hear from Christ the words spoken to the sinful woman — 'Your faith has saved you; go in peace' — and dwell in that peace forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all priests who celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, that they may be ministers of the mercy Christ showed the sinful woman — never condemning but always forgiving and sending forward in peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments and societies may move away from policies of contempt for the broken and build instead structures of rehabilitation and mercy, reflecting the compassion of the God who forgives debts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been made to feel that they are too sinful to be loved by God — that the story of the sinful woman may reach them and assure them that Christ turns toward, not away from, those who come to him in tears, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That gratitude for God's forgiveness may be the spring of our charity: may those who know themselves most forgiven be most moved to love God and neighbour without measure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For women everywhere who accompany Christ and the Church through the hidden service of prayer, sacrifice, and daily fidelity — that their witness, like that of the women who followed Jesus in Galilee, may bear enduring fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel alienated from the Church because of past sin or shame, that the image of Christ receiving the sinful woman may draw them back.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought the mercy of Christ during their lives may now rejoice in the fullness of the forgiveness and peace he promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may turn toward women in difficult pregnancies with the same mercy Christ showed the sinful woman — never turning away the vulnerable, but receiving them with compassion and the promise of new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may see in every woman facing an unexpected pregnancy someone in need of mercy and practical help, and may build a society that accompanies rather than abandons, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who carry guilt after an abortion — that they may hear Christ's words spoken to the sinful woman: 'Your sins are forgiven; your faith has saved you; go in peace,' and receive the healing that is theirs in him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That pregnancy resource centres and post-abortion healing ministries may overflow with the mercy of Christ, offering every woman the grace that the woman in today's Gospel received at the feet of Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For every unborn child: that the God who receives the outcast and the forgotten may receive each of them as loved and precious, and that the Church may be their voice in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all women who minister to other women in crisis — that they may do so with the tender mercy of Christ who saw and honoured the sinful woman before the Pharisee could condemn her.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may be held by the merciful God who forgives the repentant and welcomes the helpless into his eternal peace, 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.