Pope Francis prayer intentions for August. The Treasure of the Family That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.

Priests and their Pastoral Ministry That priests who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.

Social Networks That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.

For those who have responsibility in economic matters. That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

Formation in Spiritual Discernment; That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.  

Say “No” to Corruption That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

Pope Francis’s prayer intentions for January: Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

Pope Francis Prayer intentions for December That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.

Pope Francis’s prayer intentions for November: Christians in Asia That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.

Pope Francis’s prayer intentions for October: Workers and the Unemployed That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.