Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for families in crisis. “We all dream about a beautiful, perfect family but there’s no such thing as a perfect family,” Pope Francis said in a video released March 4. “Every family has its own problems as well as its tremendous joys.” He pointed out […]
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. “Christian hope is a gift from God that fills our lives with joy. And today, we need it a lot. The world really needs it a lot,” the Holy Father said in a video released Dec. 3. Pope Francis pointed out […]
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October is for a shared Catholic mission. “We Christians are all responsible for the Church’s mission. Every priest. Everyone,” the pope said in a video released Sept. 30. “We priests are not the bosses of the laity but their pastors. Jesus called us, one and others – […]
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of July is for the pastoral care of the sick. “The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No. It is important that this is clear,” the Holy Father said in a video message released July 2. […]