JANUARY
For the Church in Africa
That the Church in Africa, preparing to celebrate the second Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Africa, may continue to be a sign and channel of reconciliation and justice in a continent still suffering from war, exploitation and
poverty.
FEBRUARY
For the Institutes of Consecrated Life
That Institutes of Consecrated Life, so flourishing in mission countries, may rediscover the missionary dimension and, faithful to the radical choice of Gospel counsels, be generous in bearing witness to Christ and proclaiming Him to the ends of the
earth.
MARCH
For Persecuted Christians
That Christians persecuted because of the Gospel in various parts of the world and in various manners may be sustained by the strength of the Holy Spirit and continue to bear witness courageously and openly to the Word of
God.
APRIL
For Future Priests of Young Churches
That future priests in young Churches may be ever more seriously formed culturally and spiritually in order to evangelize their respective countries and the whole
world.
MAY
For Missionaries
That just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church,
the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of Evangelization and Queen of Apostles,
may continue to guide missionaries throughout the world with maternal
affection.
JUNE
For the International Eucharistic Congress
That the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, Canada, may lead to ever deeper understanding of the Eucharist, the heart of the Church and source of
evangelization.
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JULY
For World Youth Day
That World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, may kindle the fire of divine love in numerous young people and render them sowers of hope for a new
humanity.
AUGUST
For a Call to Holiness and Mission
That the answer of the entire people of God to the common calling to holiness and mission may be promoted and fostered by means of careful discernment of charism and constant commitment to spiritual and cultural
formation.
SEPTEMBER
For Christian Families
That faithful to the sacrament of matrimony every Christian family may cultivate the values of love and communion in order to be a small evangelizing community, sensitive and open to the material and spiritual needs of
others.
OCTOBER
For the Church's Universal Mission
That in this month dedicated to the Missions every Christian community may feel the need to share in the Church’s universal mission with prayers, sacrifices and material help..
NOVEMBER
For Christian Communities in Asia
That Christian communities in Asia, contemplating the face of Christ, may find the most suitable way to announce Him in full fidelity to the Gospel to the peoples of that vast continent so rich in culture and ancient forms of
spirituality.
DECEMBER
For Mission Countries
That especially in mission countries Christians may show with acts of fraternal love that the Child born in the stable at Bethlehem is the luminous Hope of the
world.
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