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
Monday, June 15, 2026
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General Intercessions for Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church may always reflect the merciful face of Christ, welcoming every sinner with compassion and offering the healing balm of God’s forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That the Holy Father, our bishops, and all priests may proclaim with courage and tenderness that no sin is greater than the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That those who carry heavy burdens of shame, guilt, or past wrongdoing may hear in their hearts the words of Jesus: “Your sins are forgiven; your faith has saved you; go in peace,” let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That women and men who serve the Church and the poor from their own means, following the example of Mary Magdalene and the holy women who accompanied our Lord, may be sustained and honored in their vocation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That the sick, the lonely, the outcast, and all who feel unworthy to approach God may find in Christ the same tender welcome he showed to the sinful woman at the Pharisee’s table, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who struggle to believe they can be forgiven, that they may encounter the mercy of Christ and be freed from despairLord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the arms of a merciful God, whose love forgives abundantly and restores what sin has taken away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, like the community of disciples who followed Jesus from Galilee, may be a home for all who have been forgiven much and who therefore love much, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That our parish community may resist the spirit of the Pharisee — which judges and excludes — and instead embrace the spirit of Christ, who sees faith and love where others see only failure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That civil leaders and those in authority may govern with mercy as well as justice, recognizing the dignity of every person regardless of their past, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That all who minister in the Church — chaplains, counselors, confessors, and catechists — may embody the patience of Christ, accompanying sinners on the road toward healing and wholeness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That those who have grown cold in their faith, taking God’s love for granted, may be stirred to grateful love by a renewed encounter with the mercy that has been shown to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For unity in our communities, that judgment may give way to grace and that those who have been estranged may be welcomed back to the table of the LordLord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, who trusted in the mercy of God during their earthly lives, may now rest in the fullness of that mercy in eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a place of refuge and unconditional welcome for every woman who has experienced abortion, offering the same merciful gaze that Christ turned upon the sinful woman, freeing her from condemnation and restoring her to dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who carry the grief and guilt of choices made under pressure, desperation, or fear may hear the words of Jesus — “Your sins are forgiven; your faith has saved you” — and be healed by the power of divine mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That those who work in pregnancy resource centers, post-abortion healing ministries, and maternal care programs may follow the example of the women disciples who served Christ from their own means, giving generously of themselves for the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our society may come to cherish and protect every human life from conception to natural death, seeing in each unborn child and each wounded mother the face of one beloved by God and worthy of welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That the hearts of those who judge or condemn women in difficult pregnancies may be opened by the parable of the two debtors, recognizing that we who have been forgiven much are called to love much and to condemn nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all mothers who grieve a child lost to abortion, miscarriage, or illness, that they may know the tender mercy of God and find healing in the community of the ChurchLord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died — including the unborn, the forgotten, and those whose lives were cut short — may rest in the boundless mercy of God, who loves each soul into eternity, 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.