Pope’s Intentions

Prayer Intentions {August 2013}

  GENERAL INTENTION: That parents and teachers may help the new generation to grow in upright conscience and life. MISSION INTENTION: That the local Church in Africa, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel, may promote peace and justice.   Read more…

Pope’s Intentions {June 2013}

The Pope’s general intention is: “That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may prevail among peoples.” His missionary intention is: “That where secularization is strongest, Christian communities may effectively promote a new evangelization.” Read more…

Prayer Intentions {April 2013}

We have a new pope!   Let us pray that Pope Francis leads us well!  I haven’t heard that he has written new prayer intentions so these are what I found for April:   General: That the prayerful and public celebration of the faith may be a source of life for the faithful. Missionary: That the […] Read more…

Prayer Intentions {March 2013}

We may be sede vacante, but the Pope Benedict had set up a whole year’s worth of intentions in advance.  Until we get a new pope, I will continue to post his intentions for 2013.   Respect for Nature. That respect for nature may grow with the awareness that all creation is God’s work entrusted […] Read more…

Pope’s Prayer Intentions {January 2013}

  General: That during this “Year of Faith” Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and joyfully bear witness to the gift of faith in Him. Missionary: That the Christian communities of the Middle East, which frequently suffer discrimination, may receive the strength of fidelity and perseverance of the Holy Spirit. Read more…

Pope’s Intentions {December 2012}

General Intention: That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed with generosity and authentic love, especially by Christian communities. Missionary Intention: Christ, light for all humanity. That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is reflected in the face of his Church. Read more…

Prayer Intentions {November 2012}

General Intention: Ministers of the Gospel. That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord. Missionary Intention: Pilgrim Church. That the pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. Read more…

Prayer Intentions {October 2012}

General Intention: New Evangelization. That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries. Missionary Intention: World Mission Day. That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization. Read more…

Prayer Intentions {September 2012}

General Intention: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary Intention: Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches. Read more…

Pope’s Prayer Intentions {August 2012}

General Intention: That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity Missionary Intention: Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Read more…

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