Intentions entrusted by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the Apostleship of Prayer for the year 2008

Intentions entrusted by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the Apostleship of Prayer for the year 2007

March 2007: That those responsible for the young Churches may give ongoing attention to the training of catechists and lay mission animators for the service of the Gospel

February 2007: “That the fight against disease and epidemics in the third world may be supported in a spirit of solidarity by ever more generous collaboration from the governments of all nations”.

January 2007: “That the Church in Africa may bear ever more authentic witness to the Good News of Christ and promote reconciliation and peace in every country”

MISSION SUNDAY 2007

Dicember 2006: “That missionaries all over the world may live their vocation to be faithful followers of Christ with joy and enthusiasm”

November 2006: “For believers everywhere: may they work to remove old and new barriers to Africa’s development”

October 2006: “May the celebration of World Mission Sunday intensify the spirit of missionary animation and cooperation everywhere”

September 2006: ““For the People of God in missionary lands: may they consider their own ongoing formation a priority”.

August 2006: “That the Christian faithful may be aware of their special vocation everywhere and at all times”

July 2006: "That in the mission territories, different ethnic and religious groups may live in peace and together build a society inspired by human and spiritual values."

June 2006: “For bishops, clergy and laity: may they consider inter-religious dialogue and inculturation of the Gospel part of daily efforts to evangelize all people”

May 2006: “That in mission countries those responsible for public institutions may promote and protect human life from conception to natural end with adequate legislation ”

April 2006: “That the Church in China may engage in its mission to evangelise with serenity and full freedom”

March 2006: “For Catholics in the world: may they grow in mission awareness and offer support and collaboration to missionary work

February 2006: For lay Catholics in mission lands: may they serve their country with ever greater commitment in every field including politics and social assistance

January 2006: “For migrants: may they be recognised as persons created in the image and likeness of God and welcomed with respect and charity ”.

POPE JOHN PAUL II’S PRAYER INTENTIONS 2006 ASSIGNED TO THE APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER

MISSION SUNDAY 2006

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December: “For people all over the world searching for God and the truth: may they encounter the Lord Jesus”

November 2005: "For Bishops in missionary territories: may they fulfil their duty to ensure permanent formation for their priests"

October 2005: “For all Christians: besides praying for the missions may they also support missionary activity with material offerings.”

September 2005: "That the young Churches may proclaim the Christian message enabling it to penetrate and enrich every culture"

August 2005: “For students from mission Churches studying in Rome: may their studies in the Eternal City be a time of spiritual enrichment "

July 2005: “For the baptised all over the world: whatever their state of life may they be committed to transforming the world with the light of the Gospel”.

June 2005: 'That the Sacrament of the Eucharist be more and more perceived as the heartbeat of the Church’s life'

May 2005: “For the Pontifical Mission Societies: may they help all Christians, young and old, realise they have a part to play in missionary work”,

April 2005: “For Christian communities: filled with burning zeal for holiness may they kindle numerous missionary vocations”.

March 2005: For the local Churches: may they realise the need to educate Christians to holiness in order to face the challenges of new evangelisation.

February 2005: For missionaries: may they have a passionate love for Christ, indispensable for proclaiming the Gospel with conviction

January 2005: “For vocations in mission lands: may the Lord continue to call holy and selfless men and women eager to proclaim the Gospel

POPE JOHN PAUL II’S PRAYER INTENTIONS 2005 ASSIGNED TO THE APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER

MISSION SUNDAY 2005

The Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States: “one family in mission”

December 2004: "That the incarnation of Jesus Christ may be the authentic model for every attempt at inculturating the Gospel"

November 2004: "That all those who work in the missionary will never forget that personal holiness and intimate union with Christ are the source of the efficacy of evangelisation"

October 2004: “That the due presence of Catholics in national life and in the media of the Latin American continent may increase”

September 2004: “That in Africa authentic brotherly cooperation may develop among all those who work for the growth and development of ecclesial Communities”

August 2004: For ever greater unity and cooperation among Institutes working in the missions ”

July 2004: “That in young Churches the laity may receive more attention and be led to greater effort in evangelisation”.

June 2004: “That religious freedom - a fundamental right of humankind - may meet with ever growing respect in Asian countries.”

May 2004: “That through the maternal intercession of Our Lady, Catholics may recognise the Eucharist as the heart of soul of missionary activity ”.

April 2004: “That the missionary spirit of "ad gentes" may become a theme of reflection and a matter of constant commitment in the ordinary pastoral activity of the Christian community”

March 2004: That in Africa cooperation between missionary Institutes and local Churches may grow with respect for the variety of gifts”

February 2004: “That in Oceania priestly and religious vocations for evangelisation in the local churches may receive special care”

January 2004: "That every mission church may engage itself in the training of apostolic personnel"

POPE JOHN PAUL II's -Prayer intentions for 2004

MISSION SUNDAY 2004

Dicember 2003: "That the Church in countries still under totalitarian regimes may be given full freedom to carry out her spiritual mission"

November 2003: "That the Church in America, celebrating the second American Missionary Congress in Guatemala, may be inspired to more generous evangelizing activity even beyond her own frontiers"

October 2003: "That God will not fail to provide the Church with priests rich in wisdom and holiness, ready to carry the light of the Gospel to the ends of the earth"

September 2003: "THAT CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES OF CENTRAL ASIA WHO LIVE AMONG PEOPLE OF OTHER RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS, MAY BE COMMITTED TO SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM THROUGH ACTIVE TESTIMONY OF THE FAITH"

August 2003: "That the catechists of the young churches, may bear witness faithfully to their attachment to the Gospel”

July 2003: "That all those in Africa who are sick - the victims of AIDS and other serious diseases - may experience the consolation and love of God thanks to the services of the doctors and those who lovingly take care of them"

June 2003: "That the Christians of India who belong to various traditions may be drawn to offer together a testimony of full unity and communion in the one spirit which guides them"

May 2003: "That in the local Churches of Asia, The Holy Spirit may kindle renewed ardour for Evangelising the entire continent"

April 2003: "That the clergy and the laity, and the religious, both men and women, who work in missionary lands, may live and courageously bear witness to the universal call to holiness."

March 2003: "That the local Churches of Africa, in the midst of the difficult situations of the present moment may feel the urgency of announcing the Gospel coherently and courageously "

February 2003: "That the Church in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, while remaining open to dialogue with the followers of the other religions may remain faithful to its own exacting evangelizing mission"

January 2003: "That the Christian communities of China, docile to the Word of God, may strengthen their ties and co-operate more effectively in spreading the Good News"

MISSION SUNDAY 2003

Eucharist source and summit of Evangelization

Year 2002:

July 2002: That Christians in India may no longer be prevented from openly professing their faith and proclaiming the Gospel

August 2002: "That in the vast shanty towns of the world, missionaries may help to alleviate the sufferings of the people caused by injustice and foster the full development of the person".

September 2002: That the Holy Spirit with the co-operation of the Church and all Christians may help Koreans of North and South to re-discover the profound reasons for national reconciliation

October 2002: "That missionaries, whether priests, religious or laity, may have the courage to announce Jesus' special love for the poor".

November 2002: "That the Gospel may spread by means of Christians' activity in the new means of social communications"

December: "That the celebration of the birth of Christ the Saviour may help people of every culture to have every greater respect for the little ones and the disinherited"