Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for May 2014

Pope Francis and the BVM 2013The month of May brings our attention to Mary, the Mother of God. The rosary is said more, the Regina Caeli is sung daily for Eastertide, the crowing of Mary as our mother and queen happens.

All Catholics have a filial devotion to her as Mother. The pope told us that like a good mom, “she helps us to grow, to confront life, to be free.” Indeed, Mary, Our Lady of Help (or health, if you like/need), gives us the first and critical witness of her Son Jesus. With the Holy Father let us go to Mary asking for her help in following her Son more closely and lovingly.

The general intention

That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace.

The missionary intention

That Mary, Star of Evangelization, may guide the Church in proclaiming Christ to all nations.