JANUARY 2011
General Intention: That the riches of
creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gifts
from God to mankind.
Missionary Intention: That Christians
may achieve full unity, bearing witness of the universal fatherhood of God
to the entire human race.
February
2011
General Intention: That the family may
be respected by all in its identity and that its irreplaceable contribution
to all of society be recognized.
Missionary Intention: That in the
mission territories where the struggle against disease is most urgent,
Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ to those who
suffer.
March
2011
General Intention: That the nations of
Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and be bountiful in social
justice and peace.
Missionary Intention: That the Holy
Spirit may give light and strength to the Christian communities and the
faithful who are persecuted or discriminated against because of the Gospel.
April
2011
General Intention: That the Church may
offer new generations, through the believable proclamation of the Gospel,
ever-new reasons of life and hope.
Missionary Intention: That missionaries,
with the proclamation of the Gospel and their witness of life, may bring
Christ to all those who do not yet know Him.
May
2011
General Intention: That those who work
in the media may always respect truth, solidarity and the dignity of each
person.
Missionary Intention: That the Lord may
grant the Church in China the capacity to persevere in fidelity to the
Gospel and to grow in unity.
June
2011
General Intention: That priests, united
to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses of the caring and
merciful love of God.
Missionary Intention: That the Holy
Spirit may bring forth from our communities numerous missionary vocations,
willing to fully consecrate themselves to spreading the Kingdom of God.
July
2011
General Intention:Those Suffering with AIDS.
That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries.
Missionary Intention: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.
August
2011
General Intention: World Youth Day.
That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives rooted and built up in Christ.
Missionary Intention:Western Christians.
That Western Christians may be open to the action of the Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith.
September
2011
General Intention: That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values.
Missionary Intention: That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith.
October
2011
General Intention: That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters.
Missionary Intention: That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelization with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest Churches.
November
2011
General Intention: That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church.
Missionary Intention: 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.
December
2011
General Intention: Peace among All Peoples.
That all peoples may grow in harmony and peace through mutual understanding and respect.
Missionary Intention: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that they may be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation.
... From the Vatican
Papal Prayer Intentions for 2012
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