Apostleship of Prayer
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions 2011
Entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer
Translated into English by the U.S. Apostleship of Prayer
December
General
Peace among All Peoples.
That all peoples may grow in harmony and peace through mutual understanding and respect.
Missionary
Children and Youth.
That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that they may be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation.
November
General
Eastern Catholic Churches.
That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole church.
Missionary
Justice and Reconciliation in Africa.
That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the Second synod of African Bishops
October
September
Teachers.
That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values.
Church in Asia.
That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith.
August
Those Suffering with AIDS.
That Christians may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries.
Religious Missionary Women
That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ.
June
Priests.
That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses to the caring and merciful love of God.
Missionary Vocations.
That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully consecrated to spreading the Kingdom of God.
May
Communication Media.
That those working in communication media may respect the truth, solidarity, and dignity of all people.
Missionary
Church in China.
That the Lord may help the Church in China persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and grow in unity.
April
Evangelizing the New Generations.
That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.
Missionary Expansion.
That by proclamation of the Gospel and the witness of their lives, missionaries may bring Christ to those who do not yet know him.
March
Latin American nations.
That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace.
Persecuted Christians.
That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to those in many regions of the world who are persecuted and discriminated against because of the Gospel.
February
The Family.
That all may respect the family and recognize it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society.
Those Suffering from Disease.
That Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ in serving those who suffer from disease in those mission territories where the fight against disease is most urgent.
Care for Creation.
That the riches of the created world may be preserved, valued, and made available as God’s precious gift to all.
Unity of Christians.
That Christians may attain full unity, witnessing to all the universal fatherhood of God.
