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POPE
JOHN PAUL II's Prayer intentions for 2004
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General
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Missionary
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| That all men and women may realise that they are
members of God's one family and put an end to wars, injustice and
discrimination. |
JANUARY
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That every mission Church may engage itself in
the training of apostolic personnel |
| For peaceful co-existence among Christians, Jews
and Muslims in the Holy land |
FEBRUARY
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That in Oceania priestly and religious vocations
for evangelisation in the local Churches may receive special care |
| That the land, culture and right of all native
peoples in the world be respected so that authentic harmony among
themselves and with those around them may be achieved |
MARCH
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That in Africa cooperation between missionary Institutes
and local Churches may grow with respect for the variety of gifts |
| That sound preparation of candidates for the priesthood
and ongoing training of ordained ministers may be carefully provided
for |
APRIL
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That the missionary spirit ad gentes may be a theme
of reflection and constant commitment in ordinary pastoral activity
of Christian communities |
That the family, founded on marriage of a husband and wife, may
be recognised as the basic cell of human society
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MAY
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That through the maternal intercession of Our Lady, Catholics may
recognise the Eucharist as the heart and soul of missionary activity
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| That all Christians may be constantly more aware
of their personal and community responsibility to bear witness to
god's love for every man and woman |
JUNE
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That religious freedom, a fundamental human right, may be given
greater respect in Asian countries
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That all those who enjoy a period of vacation at this time of year
may use this time to rediscover in God their inward harmony and
open themselves to the love of others |
JULY
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That in young Churches the laity may receive more attention and
be turned to greater account in evangelisation
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That the European Union may draw new impulse from the Christian
heritage which has always been an essential part of its culture
and history |
AUGUST
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For ever greater unity and cooperation among Institutes
working in the missions |
| That old people may be considered as asset to the
spiritual and human growth of society |
SEPTEMBER
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That in Africa authentic brotherly cooperation
may develop among all those who work for the growth and development
of ecclesial Communities |
| That firm in faith Christians will be eager to
dialogue with people who belong to a different religion |
OCTOBER
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That the due presence of Catholics in national
life and in the media of the Latin American continent may increase
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| That Christian men and women aware of the their
vocation in the Church may answer generously to God's call to strive
for holiness of life |
NOVEMBER
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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 |
| That children may be considered precious gifts
of God and be given due respect, understanding and love |
DECEMBER
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That the Incarnation of Jesus Christ may be the
model of genuine inculturation of the Gospel |
