General Intention Christ, Present in the Eucharist. That believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life. Missionary Intention European Christians. That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identity and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel. Read more…
Cravings {Product Review}
I am the ultimate speed reader; the queen of skim. It’s how I managed to read 54+ books last year with a baby. I’m always in a hurry though, not just when I’m reading. When you have small children, though, hurrying makes for a grumpy family. One way that I’ve been working on slowing down […] Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {May 2012}
General Intention The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society. . Missionary Intention Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus. Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {April 2012}
General Intention: Vocations. That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life. Missionary Intention: Christ, Hope for Africans. That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent. Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {March 2012}
General Intention: Contribution of Women. That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society. Missionary Intention: Persecuted Christians. That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia. Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {February 2012}
General Intention: Access to Water. That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life. Missionary Intention: Health Workers. That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions. Read more…
Novena to St. John Bosco starts next week!
Starting January 22nd, I am joining over 8,000 Catholics to pray the St. John Bosco Novena! If you’d like to join in, uou can sign up for handy email reminders to get the the novena prayers here: http://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-john-bosco-novena They are trying to get to 10,000 Catholics praying the novena. Feel free to share! Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions – January 2012
Better late than never, right? General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives. Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women […] Read more…
December Prayer Intentions
General Intention: That the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace. Missionary Intention: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation. Read more…
November Prayer Intentions
General Intention: For the eastern Churches, that their venerable tradition may be known and appreciated as a spiritual treasure for the entire Church. Missionary Intention: That the African continent may find in Christ the strength to fulfill the path of reconciliation and justice, indicated in the second Synod of Bishops for Africa. Read more…