Family Formation

General Intention: for the experience of personal suffering as a help to others who suffer That our personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for better understanding the situation of unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are alone, sick, or aged, and stir us all to give them generous [...]

General Intention: for drug addicts and victims of every form of dependence That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength for a radical life-change. Missionary Intention: for the continent-wide mission in Latin America That the Churches of [...]

General Intention: for Catholic universities That Catholic Universities may more and more be places where, in the light of the Gospel, it is possible to experience the harmonious unity existing between faith and reason. Missionary Intention: for World Mission Day That the World Mission Day may afford an occasion for understanding that the task of [...]

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 [...]