November 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
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 our “common home,”…
October 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
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 of the Abitene…
September 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
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 enough. The Bible…
August 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
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 give up. …
July 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
General Intention
Christians in the Middle East. That Christians in the Middle East may live their faith in complete freedom and become instruments of reconciliation and peace.
Pope Benedict XVI is concerned about the exodus of Christians from the Holy Land. Now less…
June 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
General Intention
Foreign Debt Relief. That international efforts to help poorer nations bring prompt, concrete results to relieve the crushing burden of foreign debt.
Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention this month speaks directly to us, since we are citizens of one of the…
May 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
General Intention
Lay Vocation Promoters – That the laity and Christian communities may embrace their responsibility for promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
When Jesus looked out at the crowds and saw them like sheep without a shepherd, he was moved…
April 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
General Intention
Farmers and World Hunger. That our Lord may bless farmers with abundant harvests and sensitize the richer nations to respond to the ravages of hunger throughout the world.
Sometimes people ask us how the Holy Father comes up with his prayer…
March 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
General Intention
Dignity of Women. That all nations of our world may grow in appreciation of the dignity and value of women and their roles in society.
Pope Benedict XVI asks us to pray that the world may grow in its appreciation…
February 1st, 2009 by Apostleship of Prayer
General Intention
Church Pastors. That the Church’s pastors may be ever more docile to the action of the Holy Spirit as they teach and serve the people of God.
This month Pope Benedict XVI asks us to pray for pastors — bishops, priests,…
