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Praying with the pope

As part of the Pope's global network of prayer, we pray with the Holy Father, from our hearts and united in the heart of Christ, to grow as missionary disciples.  You can join this network by praying these monthly intentions with the pope, and by making a daily offering prayer .

Praying with the pope

Praying with the pope in November

Challenges for November Reflect: What are the people and situations that need reconciliation in your heart? Where is there a need for deeper listening? Offer forgiveness to those whom you have hurt, with concrete words and gestures. Even a tiny...
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Praying with the pope in October

Prayer Pope Francis invites us at the conclusion of the Rosary with that most ancient invocation to the Holy Mother of God, “Sub Tuum Praesidium” as well as the traditional prayer to St. Micheal ascribed to Pope Leo the XIII Under your protection We...
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Praying with the pope in September

Prayer: Father of All Goodness, who created your sons and daughters in a great diversity of peoples, ethnic groups and cultures, I thank you this month for the rich gift of the youth of Africa. We pray for all these young people, who live in...
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Praying with the pope in August

Prayer Heavenly Father, Through the sacrament of marriage, your Church sees in human love a sign of your presence. The fruitful love of spouses is an example of what each of us is called to as your children: to generate life. The family is a place...
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Praying with the pope in July

Prayer Lord Jesus, In your immense kindness, you called men of generous heart to be workers of your harvest. I appreciate the examples of these men who are dedicated to the service of their communities, living examples of the values of the Gospel. I...
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Praying with the pope in June

Prayer God our Father, give your children the ability and creativity to make this world a place of communion. Today it is easy to be united with people from so different places and cultures. Help us to take advantage of the possibilities of human...
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Praying with the Pope in May

Prayer Lord Jesus You entrusted to your disciples the mission to bring the Gospel to the whole world. The Church, your Body, accomplishes this mission in many ways, through priests, religious, and laity. This month, I pray to you for all the laity,...
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Praying with the pope in April

Prayer: Good Father, you created this world and gave it to your children that they might live off its fruit through the work of their hands and ingenuity. Our common home is the place where we begin to live already the happiness of Heaven, as your...
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Praying with the pope in March

Prayer Father of all Goodness, send on each of us your Holy Spirit, a spirit of understanding and wisdom, which helps us to look at the present with gratitude and the future with hope. Help us to free ourselves from discouragement and from all kinds...
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Praying with the pope in February

Prayer: Gracious Father, you are the source of all truth. Your Son Jesus came to show us that true power is in a service that is humble and disinterested, putting other people’s interests in front of your own. This month, I want to ask you to send...
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