Holy Father’s May Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Human Trafficking. That the shameful and monstrous trafficking in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may stop.
The world’s poor are easy prey for those who wish to profit from the slave market. Many… Read More

Holy Father’s April Intentions

General Intention
Fundamentalism and Extremism. That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by respect, tolerance, and dialogue among believers.
All religious belief is susceptible to the errors of fundamentalism and extremism.  Religious fundamentalism is a point of… Read More

Holy Father’s March Intentions

General Intention
World Economy. That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equality, taking into account the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest.
Speaking of last year’s global financial collapse, Pope Benedict said,… Read More

Holy Father’s February Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Scholars. That scholars and intellectuals, by sincere search for the truth, may come to know the one true God.
Pope John Paul II wrote of faith and reason as the two wings by which the human spirit can… Read More

Holy Father’s January Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Young People and Media. That young people may learn to use social communication media for their personal growth and in preparation to serve society.
Last May Pope Benedict said that we should not be surprised by the popularity… Read More

Holy Father’s December Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Children. That children may be respected, loved, and never exploited.
We become holy simply by becoming one with Jesus Christ. When we feel his love for others, we unite with him in the suffering that love entails, especially… Read More

Holy Father’s November Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Care of Creation. That all people of good will, especially those who make political and economic policies, may commit themselves to care for all creation.
This month Pope Benedict reminds us that we are obligated to care for… Read More

Holy Father’s October Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Sunday Eucharist. That Sundays may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the Eucharist.
When he speaks about the Eucharist, Pope Benedict XVI often tells the story… Read More

Holy Father’s September Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Knowledge of God’s Word. That the Word of God may be better known, accepted, and lived as the source of freedom and joy.
B.I.B.L.E, says one popular song awhile back, stands for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. True… Read More

Holy Father’s August Prayer Intentions

General Intention
Refugees.  That the world may become aware of the plight of the millions of displaced persons and find solutions to their tragic conditions.
Statistics about the millions of refugees in the world might make us glaze over and… Read More

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