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.
2. Download PDF: Click "Download PDF" to get a formatted copy for your lector or liturgy coordinator.
3. Edit if Needed: Use "Edit" to customize intercessions for your parish's specific needs.
4. Browse Other Dates: Use the calendar to access intercessions for any date throughout the year.

General Intercessions for Daily Mass

Thursday, July 15, 2027

Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

●Memorial
Liturgical Color: White

General Intercessions for Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Memorial | Liturgical Color: White

Option 1

1.For the Church's ministry to the sick and dying, that no one in need of spiritual care may be forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those responsible for education and health care, that essential services may reach people whose needs are easily overlooked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For older people who feel forgotten, that attentive friendship and reliable care may help them know they still belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those worn down by heavy burdens, that Saint Bonaventure's love of Christ may help them find the rest and wisdom Jesus offers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed friends and benefactors, especially N., that the good they shared may bear fruit and they may rejoice in God's presence, 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.