Tag: Pope Francis
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Women In Catholic Church
You may have been surprised to learn that women can be commissioned as acolytes (altar servers) and readers at mass. The announcement was made in Rome just over a week ago. In this country we are used to seeing women carrying out these duties, and others, but there are many countries, including some in Europe,…
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Pope Francis’ 2021 Monthly Prayer Intentions
JANUARY Intention for Evangelization: – Human FraternityMay the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all. FEBRUARY Universal Intention: – Violence Against WomenWe pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society…
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Mary Immaculate (Pope Francis)
O Mary Immaculate, we gather around you once again. The more we go on in life the more our gratitude to God increases for giving You to us as a Mother, we that are sinners, You, who are the Immaculate. Among all human beings, you are the only one preserved from sin, the mother of…
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Pope Francis’ 2020 Monthly Intentions
March 2020 – Catholics in China: We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.
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Pope Francis – Visit To Ireland
We pray with the people of Ireland. So much good might come from Pope Francis’ visit – but much harm if he does not hear the anger of hurts caused and justice to be done. He cannot smile or wave away pleasantly all that still needs to be healed in Ireland and throughout the Catholic…
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Pope Francis’ 2019 Monthly Intentions
JANUARY Evangelization – Young PeopleThat young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world. FEBRUARY Universal – VictimsFor a generous welcome to the victims of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence. MARCH Evangelization – Christian…
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Pope Francis’ 2018 Monthly Intentions
JANUARY Religious Minorities in AsiaThat Christians and other religious minorities in Asian countries may be able to practice their faith in full freedom. FEBRUARY Say “No” to CorruptionThat those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption. MARCH Formation in Spiritual DiscernmentThat the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation…
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A World Loved By God
Northern Ireland has taught us that democracy does not work but that genuine power sharing does. The world has tried to apply that lesson to the Middle East and the Muslim world but with little success. When people vote along tribal lines the results are known before the votes are cast and counted. To claim…