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Our Holy Father's 2012 Intentions
Our Holy Father, the Pope, gives us two intentions each month - one a general intention and the other an intention for world missions. Please include these intentions in your daily prayers.
Please feel free to use the following prayer as your daily offering prayer.
DAILY OFFERING PRAYER
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians.
I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and all of our Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.
January - 2012
Victims of Natural Disaters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
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.
February
Access to Water. That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
Health Workers. That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world's poorest regions.
March
Contribution of Women. That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.
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.
April
Vocations. That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.
Christ, Hope for Africans. That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent.
May
The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.
Mary, Guide the Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
June
Christ, Present in the Eucharist. That believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.
European Christians. That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identiy and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel.
July
Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions.
Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.
August
Prisoners. That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity.
Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
September
Politicians. That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth.
Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concerete resources, to the poorest Chruches.
October
New Evangelization. That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries.
World Mission Day. That the celebratio of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization.
November
Ministers of the Gospel. That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord.
Pilgrim Church. That the Pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations.
December
Migrants. That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed with generosity and authentic love, especially by Christian communities.
Christ, Light for all Humanity. That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is reflected in the face of his Church.
