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 [...]
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Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for September, 2010
September 1, 2010Our Mission of Building Up the Church
August 15, 2010“A vivid and attentive awareness of the mission that they have received with the sacrament of marriage will help Christian parents to place themselves at the service of their children’s education with great serenity and trustfulness , and also with a sense of responsibility before God, who calls them and gives them the mission of building [...]
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August, 2010
August 1, 2010General 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 [...]
The First and Foremost Educators
July 18, 2010“… parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can compensate for their failure in it.” -Familiaris Consortio, 36
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for July, 2010
July 1, 2010General 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 [...]
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June 20, 2010“The future of humanity passes by way of the family.” -Familiaris Consortio, 86
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for June, 2010
June 1, 2010General 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 [...]
Original and Irreplaceable
May 16, 2010“The ministry of evangelization carried out by Christian parents is original and irreplaceable. It assumes the characteristics typical of family life itself, which should be interwoven with love, simplicity, practicality and daily witness.” -Familiaris Consortio, 53
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for May, 2010
May 1, 2010General 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 [...]
A School of Deeper Humanity
April 18, 2010“The family is a kind of school of deeper humanity. But if it is to achieve the full flowering of its life and mission, it needs the kindly communion of minds and the joint deliberation of spouses, as well as the painstaking cooperation of parents in the education of their children. The active presence of [...]
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