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 [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for July is: “That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries”.

His mission intention is: “That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ”.

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for the month of June is: “That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses of the caring and merciful love of God”.

His missionary intention is: “That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully consecrated to [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for May is: “That those working in communication media may respect the truth, solidarity, and dignity of all people “.

His mission intention is: “That the Lord may help the Church in China persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and grow in unity”.