General Intention: The Family.
That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society. .

Missionary Intention: Mary, Guide of Missionaries.
That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.

General Intention: Vocations.
That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.

Missionary Intention: Christ, Hope for Africans.
That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent.

General Intention: Contribution of Women.
That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.

Missionary Intention: Persecuted Christians.
That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia.

General Intention: Access to Water.
That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.

Missionary Intention: Health Workers.
That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.

General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters.
That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.

Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace.
That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for December is: “That the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace.”

His mission intention is: “That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation”

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for November is: “For the eastern Churches, that their venerable tradition may be known and appreciated as a spiritual treasure for the entire Church.”

His mission intention is: “That the African continent may find in Christ the strength to fulfill the path of reconciliation and justice, indicated in the second Synod [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for October is: “For the terminally ill, that in their sufferings they may be sustained by faith in God and by the love of others.”

His mission intention is: “That the celebration of World Mission Sunday may increase in the People of God the passion for evangelization and the support of [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for September is: “That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instil authentic moral and spiritual values”.

His mission intention is: “That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervour, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith”.

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for August is: “That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives rooted and built up in Christ”.

His mission intention is: “That Western Christians may be open to the action of the Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and enthusiasm of their [...]