pope’s prayer intentions 2009

Pope Benedict XVI’s monthly prayer intentions for December 2009

Pope Benedict has asked us to pray for these two intentions for the month of December. So, our prayer is united with his before the Divine Majesty asking that His Will be done and for these two points of intercession.

The general intention

That children may be respected, loved, and never exploited.

The missionary intention

That during Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize the Incarnate Word as the light that illuminates every person, and that every nation may open its doors to Christ, the Savior of the world.

Have you connected with the Apostleship of Prayer? It is a good organization to link yourself to: faithful to the Gospel and Church

Pope Benedict XVI’s monthly prayer intentions for November 2009

As Catholics, we are united with the Pope and his ministry of sanctifying the Church through the sacrifice of prayer and good works. One key to this sacrifice is remembering his intentions in our daily prayer and at Mass. This is a concrete way of encountering Jesus is being united with the Pope and the Church praying for the monthly general and missionary intentions listed on this blog on the first day of each month.

The general prayer intention

That all the men and women
in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of
politics and economics, may never fail in their commitment to safeguard
creation.

The mission intention

That believers in the different religions,
through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, may clearly
demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace.

Pope Benedict XVI’s monthly prayer intentions for October 2009

The general intention

That Sundays may be lived as the day
on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the
Eucharist

The missionary intention

That all the people of God, whom Christ has
commanded to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may diligently fulfill
their missionary responsibility.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions, September 2009

The general intention

That the Word of God may be better known, accepted,
and lived as the source of freedom and joy.

The missionary intention

That by trusting the Holy Spirit,
Christians in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar may, amid great difficulties,
courageously proclaim the Gospel to their brothers and sisters.

NB: I am particularly grateful for the unexpected prayer intention for peoples in southeast asia–the Pope must’ve been reading my mind; we have 4 men from Myanmar studying here at the seminary: 2 priests & seminarians. I encourage you to lift up your voice to God with me for these Christians in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions, August 2009

The Holy Father’s prayer intentions for the month of August:

The general intention

That
public opinion may be more aware of the problems of millions of displaced
persons and refugees, and that concrete solutions may be found for their often
tragic situation.

The mission intention

That those Christians who are
discriminated against and persecuted in many countries because of the name of
Christ may have their human rights, equality and religious freedom recognized,
in order to be able to live and profess their own faith freely.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions, July 2009

The general intention

That Christians in the Middle East may live their faith in complete freedom and
become instruments of reconciliation and peace.

The missionary intention

Through the witness of the faithful, may the Church be the seed and
soil of a humanity reconciled to be God’s one true family on earth.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions, June 2009

The general intention

That international efforts to help poorer nations bring
prompt, concrete results to relieve the crushing burden of foreign debt.

The mission intention

That local Church communities serving areas torn by violence may be supported through the love and help offered by Catholics around the world.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intention, May 2009

The general intention

That the laity
and the Christian communities may be responsible promoters of priestly and
religious vocations.

The missionary
intention

That the
recently founded Catholic Churches, grateful to the Lord for the gift of faith,
may be ready to share in the universal mission of the Church, offering their
availability to preach the Gospel throughout the world.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions, April 2009

Saint Augustine tells us to have “but one heart and soul in God” with our voices in unison. And so pray together with the Pope for the following intentions:

The general intention

That the Lord may bless farmers’ work with an abundant harvest and sensitize the richer populations to the drama of hunger in the world.

The mission intention

That the Christians who operate in the territories where the conditions of the poor, the weak and the women and children are most tragic, may be signs of hope, thanks to their courageous testimony to the Gospel of solidarity and love.

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions, March 2009

Prayer is a “dialogue with God” and the “engine of the world,” Pope Benedict said on Ash Wednesday. He also reminded us that Lent is a journey of conversion that invites all believers to prayer, penitence, and fasting.

The general intention

That all nations of our world may grow in appreciation of the dignity and value of women and their roles in society.

The missionary intention

That all the bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and laity of the Catholic Church in China may strive to be instruments of unity, communion, and peace, as enjoined by the letter sent to them by Pope Benedict XVI.