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 30, 2026
Saint Andrew, Apostle
✦Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
General Intercessions for Saint Andrew, Apostle
Option 1
1.For the Church, built on the foundation of the apostles: that like Saint Andrew she may leave everything to follow Christ and bring others to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the unity of Christians of East and West, and for the Church of Constantinople, which honors Saint Andrew as its patron: that we may be one, as Christ prayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who govern the nations: that they may hear the good news of peace and serve the people entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who have never heard the Gospel, and for missionaries, catechists and all who carry it to them: that their steps may be blessed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish: that each of us, like Andrew with his brother Simon, may bring someone we love to meet Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For fishermen and all who work at sea, and for the peoples of Scotland, Greece and every land under Saint Andrew's patronage.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed into the company of the apostles, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church: that she may confess with her lips that Jesus is Lord and believe it in her heart, and so bring salvation within reach of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all peoples and their leaders: that, since the same Lord is Lord of all and generous to all who call on him, no nation and no person may be counted of less worth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who earn their living by hard and ordinary work: that, like Andrew and Peter at their nets, they may hear Christ calling them in the middle of the working day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those whom the Lord is calling to leave everything and follow him as priests, religious and missionaries: that they may answer at once, as the first disciples did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For brothers and sisters, and for families who begin the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena today: that they may help one another to follow Christ through this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Churches of the East, and for all who bear the name Andrew.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, who called on the name of the Lord, may be saved and live with him for ever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For the Church, that inspired by the example of Saint Andrew, she may boldly invite others to follow Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for social provision may ensure that families in genuine need receive the support they require, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison, especially those approaching the end of a long sentence with no support in place for their release, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine longing for what Advent promises, and not let us be content with its outward forms alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may gather as a community of genuine expectation throughout Advent, reaching out to those who have drifted rather than waiting for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and attentiveness during these weeks of Advent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim with confidence that every human life is a gift to be welcomed and defended, from the first moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may act to protect every unborn child from abortion and to fund the practical support that helps women choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies who feel they have run out of options, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to speak honestly about the sanctity of life in our everyday conversations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place where any woman facing an unexpected pregnancy can find a genuine welcome and practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn in law, medicine, and public life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life that God has promised, 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.