June 2023

Abolition of Torture

We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

March 2023

For Victims Of Abuse

We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

February 2023

For Parishes

We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.

St Patrick's Church, Glenelly, N Ireland

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

January 2023

For Educators

We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.

Classooom

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

December 2022

Volunteer Not-for-profit Organisations


We pray that volunteer non-profit organisations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.

Sketch of bag of gold

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

November 2022

Children Who Suffer


We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.

Silhouette of parents and child

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

October 2022

A Church Open To Everyone


We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.

Sketch of typical Church

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

September 2022

Abolition Of Death Penalty


We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country

Cross - small black

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

August 2022

Small Businesses


We pray for small and medium-sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.

Germinating seed

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

July 2022

The Elderly

We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

Elderly Signpost - Silhouette of old man with stick.

Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…

Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.