Family Formation

General Intention: The Word of God as a sign of social development That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress. Missionary Intention: for the end of war That by opening our hearts to love we [...]

General Intention: for the unemployed and homeless That those who are without work or homes or are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties. Missionary Intention: for victims of discrimination, hunger and forced emigration That the church may be a “home” for all people, ready [...]

General Intentions: for justice in electing those who govern That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out in justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens. Missionary Intentions: for an urban culture of justice, solidarity and peace That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially [...]

General Intention: for respect for human life That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death. Missionary Intention: for the churches in Asia That the churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give [...]

General Intention: human trafficking That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended. Missionary Intention: for priests, religious, and committed lay people That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into [...]

General Intention: for fundamentalism and extremism That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant respect, by tolerance and by dialog among all believers. Missionary Intention: for persecuted Christians That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for [...]

General Intention: for the world economy That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest. Missionary Intention: for the churches in Africa That the churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every [...]

General Intention: for scholars For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God. Missionary Intention: for the Church’s missionary identity That the Church, aware of its missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to [...]