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Pope Benedict's Timely Prayer Intentions

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As the U.S. looks to swear in the most radically pro-choice president in history, and as India mourns over 170 victims of a terrorist killing spree, the Pope, in this month of December, asks us to pray:

that, faced by the growing expansion of the culture of violence and death, the Church may courageously promote the culture of life through all her apostolic and missionary activities.

Lest you think this is reactive, the Pope sends these intentions to the Apostleship of Prayer before the start of the calendar year. The 2009 intentions can be found here.

This month's missionary intention is:

that especially in mission countries, Christians may show through gestures of brotherliness that the Child born in the grotto in Bethlehem is the luminous Hope of the world.
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October Papal Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of October

General Prayer Intention: That the Christians who are in minority situations may have the strength and courage to live their faith and persevere in bearing witness to it.

Mission intention: That Missionary Day may be a propitious occasion for kindling an ever greater missionary awareness in every baptized person.

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Pope's September Prayer Intentions

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Here are the pope's prayer intentions for September:

General prayer intention: That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to the growth of unity among all Christians, for whom the Lord prayed at the Last Supper.

Mission intention: That, following Christ joyfully, all missionaries may know how to overcome the difficulties they meet in everyday life.

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Pope's August Prayer Intentions

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General intention: That all those who are going through moments of inner difficulty and trial may find in Christ the light and support which leads them to discover authentic happiness.

Missionary intention: That the Church in China may bear witness to ever greater inner cohesion and may manifest her effective and visible communion with Peter's successor.

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July Papal Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Pope's prayer intentions for July:

General intention: "That all citizens, individually and in groups, may be enabled to participate actively in the life and management of the common good."

Missionary intention: "That, aware of their own missionary duty, all Christians may actively help all those engaged in the evangelization of peoples."

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Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for June

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VATICAN CITY, JUN 1, 2007 (VIS) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for June is: "That the Lord may protect sailors and all those involved in maritime activities."

His mission intention is: "That the Church in North Africa may bear witness, with its presence and its action, to God's love for every individual and all peoples."

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Papal Prayer Intentions

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Here are Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for May:

General intention: That, following the example of the Virgin Mary, all Christians should allow themselves to be guided by the Word of God and always remain attentive to the signs of the Lord in his own life.

Missionary intention: That in mission territories there may be no lack of good and enlightened teachers in the major seminaries and in the institutes of consecrated life.

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April Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for April:

General Prayer Intention: That, allowing himself to be enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit, every Christian may answer enthusiastically and faithfully to the universal call to sanctity.

Mission Intention: That the number of priestly and religious vocations may grow in North America and the countries of the Pacific Ocean, in order to give an adequate answer to the pastoral and missionary needs of those populations.

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March Papal Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for March:

General Intention: That the Word of God may be ever more listened to, contemplated, loved and lived.

Missionary Intention: That the training of catechists, organizers and lay people committed in the service of the Gospel may be the constant concern of those responsible for the young Churches.

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Papal Prayer Intentions from February

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Here, courtesy of the Apostleship of Prayer are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of February:

General intention: That the goods of the earth, given by God for all people, may be used wisely and in accordance with justice and solidarity.

Missionary intention: That governments of all nations may cooperate to fight diseases and epidemics in the Third World.

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January Prayer Intentions

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Here, belatedly, are the Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for the first month of 2007:

General Prayer Intention: In our time, unfortunately marked by many episodes of violence, the pastors of the Church may continue to indicate the way of peace and understanding among peoples.

Missionary Prayer Intention: That the Church in Africa may become a constantly more authentic witness of the Good News of Christ and be committed, in every nation, to the promotion of reconciliation and peace.

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December Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Holy Fathers Prayer Intentions for December

General prayer intention: That Christ, meek and humble of heart, may inspire those responsible for nations to use power wisely and responsibly.

Mission intention: That in every part of the world missionaries may live out their vocation with joy and enthusiasm, faithfully following in Christ's footsteps.

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Papal Prayer Intentions for November

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for November:

General prayer intention: That, everywhere in the world, an end be put to all forms of terrorism.

Mission intention: That through the effort of believers, together with the living forces of society, the new and old chains which prevent the development of the African continent may be broken.

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October Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for the month of October:

General Prayer Intention: That all those who are baptized may mature in their faith and manifest it through clear, coherent and courageous choices in life.

Missionary Prayer Intention: That the celebration of World Mission Day may everywhere increase the spirit of missionary animation and cooperation.

World Mission Day is Sunday October 22nd.

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September Prayer Intentions

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The Pope's general prayer intention for September is: That those who use the means of social communication may always do so consciously and responsibly.

His missionary prayer intention is: For the People of God in mission lands: may they realize their right and duty to keep up-to-date with developments in the faith and the Church.

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August Prayer Intentions

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Here are the Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for August:

General prayer intention: That orphans may not lack the care necessary for their human and Christian formation.

Mission intention: That the Christian faithful may be aware of their own missionary vocation in every environment and circumstance.

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Papal Prayer Intentions for July

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of July:

General prayer intention: That all those who are in prison, and especially young people, may receive the necessary support from society to help them rediscover a sense to their own existence.

Missionary prayer intention: That, in the mission territories, different ethnic and religious groups may live in peace and together build a society inspired by human and spiritual values.

Posted from my in-law's front porch in a small central Illinois town. Hurrah for wireless!

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Pope's Prayers

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions or June:

General Prayer Intention: That Christian families may lovingly welcome every child who comes into existence and surround the sick and the aged, who need care and assistance, with affection.

Mission intention: "That pastors and the Christian faithful may consider inter-religious dialogue and the work of acculturation of the Gospel as a daily service to promote the cause of the evangelization of peoples.

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Prayers for May

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Here are the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of May, courtesy of Vatican Information Service:

General Intention:
That the abundance of the gifts the Holy Spirit bestows on the Church may contribute to the growth of peace and justice in the world.

Mission Intention:
That in the mission countries those responsible for the public institutions may, with suitable laws, promote and defend human life from its conception to its natural termination.

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April Prayer Intentions

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From Vatican Information Services:

The Holy Father's general prayer intention for April is: "That the individual, social and political rights of women may be respected in every nation."

His mission intention is: "That the Church in China may carry out its evangelizing mission serenely and in full freedom."

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