The Holy Fathers Prayer Intentions 2016
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JANUARY
Universal: Peace - That those from diverse religious traditions and all people of good will may work together for peace. Evangelization: Consecrated life - That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men and women may rediscover the joy of following Christ and strive to serve the poor with zeal. FEBRUARY Universal: Prisoners - That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity. Evangelization: Separated spouses - That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community. MARCH Universal: Scientists - That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person. Evangelization: Contribution of women That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always. APRIL Universal: Creation - That people may learn to respect creation and care for it as a gift of God. Evangelization: Persecuted Christians - That persecuted Christians may feel the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of all the Church. MAY Universal: Care for the suffering - That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we may care for our neighbours who suffer, especially the sick and the poor. Evangelization: Openness to mission - That Mary's intercession may help Christians in secularized cultures be ready to proclaim Jesus. JUNE Universal: Immigrants and refugees - That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countries to which they come. Evangelization: Vocations - That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood or consecrated life. JULY Universal: Politics - That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: The poor in Latin America - That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society. AUGUST Universal: Volunteers - That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy. Evangelization: Outreach to the marginalized - That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society. SEPTEMBER Universal: Opportunities for the young - That opportunities for education and employment may increase for all young people. Evangelization: Catechists - That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with the faith they proclaim. OCTOBER Universal: Human trafficking -That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated. Evangelization: Mission in Asia - That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it. NOVEMBER Universal: Dialogue - That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. Evangelization: Pastors - That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope. DECEMBER Universal: Experiencing God's mercy - That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. Evangelization: Families - That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope. |
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