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.
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General Intercessions for Daily Mass
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Saint Peter Claver, priest
●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Saint Peter Claver, priest
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Peter Claver's heroic service to enslaved peoples, may always be a champion of human dignity and a voice for the oppressed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may work tirelessly to eradicate all forms of slavery, trafficking, and racial injustice in our time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer from discrimination, exploitation, or marginalization, that they may find hope and support through the Church's ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage of St. Peter Claver to serve Christ in the poorest and most abandoned, recognizing His presence in them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every person is treated with dignity and respect, and where all work for justice and equality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to human trafficking and all forms of modern slavery.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to serving the enslaved and oppressed may rejoice with St. Peter Claver in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true servants of the servants of God, like St. Peter Claver, especially to those on the peripheries, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may create structures that promote justice and protect the rights of all, particularly the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by prejudice or indifference to the suffering of others, that St. Peter Claver's example may convert their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to embrace personal sacrifice and discomfort in order to bring Christ's love and healing to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively seeks out and serves the marginalized in our midst, reflecting the compassion of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal embrace of God, who shows no partiality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may fearlessly proclaim the beatitudes as the true program of Christian life, consoling the poor and challenging the comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may govern in favor of those who weep and hunger, not those whose prosperity already provides its own consolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who weep, who hunger, who are excluded and insulted for Christ's sake, that they may embrace the paradox of blessing and leap for joy at the promise of the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to be counted among the poor and the weeping—choosing God's kingdom over worldly security—rather than seek the consolation the world offers now, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the beatitudes are lived and celebrated, and where the excluded find welcome and the grieving find comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those suffering persecution for their Christian faith or moral convictions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were poor in spirit may now inherit the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may speak the woes as clearly as the beatitudes, willing to challenge the wealthy and powerful when the Gospel demands it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be governed in a way that reverses present inequalities—filling the hungry with good things and raising the lowly from their distress, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who enjoy abundance yet feel spiritually empty, that Christ's word—'Woe to you who are rich'—may awaken them to what truly satisfies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hunger for the world's approval—'Woe when all speak well of you'—but seek only to please God by a life of integrity and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may take its comfort not in worldly security but in the blessedness Christ promises to the poor, the hungry, and the grieving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the grace to embrace spiritual poverty and dependence on God rather than self-sufficiency.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the kingdom where every tear is wiped away and every hunger satisfied in God's eternal abundance, 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.