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
Monday, November 16, 2026
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Liturgical Color: Green
General Intercessions for Monday, 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church, hearing Christ's warning that not one stone will be left upon another, may hold her treasure not in buildings but in the living faith of her members, who endure to the end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That the leaders of nations may not be terrified by wars, revolutions, and signs of instability, but may govern with patient wisdom, keeping before them the goal of the welfare of all people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are experiencing persecution, betrayal, or hostility because of their faith — that Christ's words may sustain them: 'Not a hair of your head will be harmed; by your endurance you will gain your lives,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be led astray by those who claim to speak in Christ's name but lead away from him — and may grow in the discernment to test all things against the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish community, that we may persevere together in faith, hope, and charity through whatever trials come — trusting that the one who promised is faithful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are suffering persecution for the faith in any part of the world, that they may endure with hope and courage.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who endured in faith and have now died may receive the life Christ promised to those who persevere to the end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may prepare their flocks for times of trial — teaching not fear but endurance, and anchoring hope in Christ who holds all things in his hands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may have the courage to act justly even when times are turbulent — not grasping at power or prestige, which passes like the stones of the Temple, but building what endures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are imprisoned, brought before tribunals, or betrayed because of their faith — that Christ's Spirit may give them words and wisdom when words are needed, and peace when silence is called for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take to heart that endurance is not passivity but active faithfulness — the daily commitment to live the Gospel no matter what the world says or does, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who feel that the structures they relied on — Church, family, society — are shaking and passing away, that they may find in Christ the foundation that cannot be moved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are awaiting trial or judgment for their faith, that the Holy Spirit may give them the right words at the right moment.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who persevered through hardship and have now died may receive the fulfilment of the endurance they practised and live forever in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may hear in Christ's call to endurance a summons to persevere in the defence of every human life — from conception to natural death — even when the opposition is fierce and the cost is high, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may not be led astray by those who claim to speak for human progress while dismantling protections for the most vulnerable — and may have the courage to stand for life even when it is unpopular, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have faced betrayal — by partners, institutions, or society — because they chose life: that Christ's promise, 'not a hair of your head will be harmed,' may give them deep confidence in his care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who work in pro-life ministry may persevere without growing weary — knowing that the endurance Christ calls for today is the very means by which they gain their lives and those of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all unborn children and for those whose lives are most fragile: that the God who holds every hair of every head may hold them close, and that his Church may be their voice and shield, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have faced pressure to abandon their pro-life convictions — in workplaces, families, or public life — that they may hold firm with the endurance Christ promises to reward.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may be held by the God who names every hair of their heads and who gives life to those the world would not receive, 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.