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  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for August

    For the month of August, the Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions: The Unemployed and the HomelessGeneral:  That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties. Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced…

  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for July

    The Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions for the month of July: Justice in Electing those who GovernGeneral:  That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens. An Urban Culture of Justice, Solidarity and PeaceMissionary:That…

  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for August

    For the month of August, the Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions: The Unemployed and the HomelessGeneral:  That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties. Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced…

  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for June

    For the month of June, the Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions: Respect for Human LifeGeneral: That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death. The Churches in AsiaMissionary: That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian populations,…

  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for May

    For the month of May, the Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions: Human TraffickingGeneral:   That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended. Priests, Religious and Committed Lay PeopleMissionary: That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in…

  • Even the Pope Runs Out of Time

    Image by Getty Images via Daylife I was reading today’s Zenit news and a story about the Pontiff’s Mass with the Pontifical Biblical Commission jumped out at me. The Holy Father started his homily with “I didn’t have time to prepare a real homily.” I’m glad that I’m not the only one that feels like…