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| The Holy Father’s Mission Intentions for 2008 |
Please join with the Holy Father in praying:
January
That the Church in Africa, preparing for a special Synod, may be an instrument of reconciliation and justice.
February
That the Institutes of Consecrated Life in mission countries may rediscover the missionary dimension and generously proclaim Christ to the ends of the earth.
March
That Christians who are persecuted because of the Gospel may be sustained by the Holy Spirit and continue to bear witness to the Word of God.
April
That the future priests of the young Churches may be formed to evangelize their nations and the whole world.
May
That the Virgin Mary, Star of evangelization and Queen of the Apostles, may still guide missionaries with maternal affection, just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church.
June
That the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec may lead to greater understanding that the Eucharist is the heart of the Church and the source of evangelization.
July
That World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia may awaken the fire of divine love in young people and make them sowers of hope for a new humanity.
August
That through discernment of gifts and commitment to spiritual formation, holiness may be promoted among the people of God.
September
That every Christian family may be a small evangelizing community which is responsive to the needs of others.
October
That in this month dedicated to the missions, every Christian community may feel the need to participate in the universal mission with prayer, sacrifice, and concrete help.
November
That the Christian communities of Asia, contemplating the face of Christ, may find the most suitable ways to announce Him, in full faithfulness to the Gospel.
December
That, especially in mission countries, Christians may show through gestures of kindness that the Child born in Bethlehem is the Hope of the world.
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