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Our Holy Father's 2009 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.
August
Refugees. That the world may become aware of the plight of the millions of displaced persons and find solutions to their tragic conditions.
Persecuted Christians. That Christians who suffer persecution and discrimination may be granted human rights, equality, and freedom to live their faith.
September
Knowledge of God's Word. That the Word of God may be better known, accepted, and lived as the source of freedom and joy.
Christians in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. That by trusting the Holy Spirit, Christians, in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar may, amid great difficulties, courageously proclaim the Gospel to their brothers and sisters.
October
Sunday Eucharist. That Sundays may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the Eucharist.
Spirit of Mission. That all the people of God, whom Christ has commanded to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may diligently fulfill t heir missionary responsibility.
November
Care of Creation. That all people of good will, especially those who make political and economic policies, may commit themselves to care for all creation.
Peace of God. That believers of every religion may witness through their lives and through dialogue that the Name of God brings peace.
December
Children. That children may be respected, loved, and never exploited.
Christ, Light of the World. That during Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize the Incarnate Word as the light that illuminates every person, and that every nation may open its doors to Christ, the Savior of the world.
