Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father
entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for the Year 2014
January
Universal
Economic Development. That all may promote authentic economic development
that respects the dignity of all peoples.
For Evangelization
Christian Unity. That Christians of diverse denominations may walk toward
the unity desired by Christ.
February
Universal
Elders. That the Church and society may respect the wisdom and experience of older people.
For Evangelization
Collaboration in Evangelization. That priests, religious, and lay people
may work together with generosity for evangelization.
March
Universal
Respect for Women. That all cultures may respect the rights and dignity of women.
For Evangelization
Vocations. That many young people may accept the Lord’s invitation to consecrate
their lives to proclaiming the Gospel.
April
Universal
Ecology and Justice. That governments may foster the protection of creation
and the just distribution of natural resources.
For Evangelization
Hope for the Sick. That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those
who are being tested by pain and sickness.
May
Universal
Media. That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace.
For Evangelization
Mary’s Guidance. That Mary, Star of Evangelization, may guide the Church in
proclaiming Christ to all nations.
June
Universal
Unemployed. That the unemployed may receive support and find the work they need to live in dignity.
For Evangelization
Faith in Europe. That Europe may rediscover its Christian roots through the witness of believers.
July
Universal
Sports. That sports may always be occasions of human fraternity and growth.
For Evangelization
Lay missionaries. That the Holy Spirit may support the work of the laity who proclaim
the Gospel in the poorest countries.
August
Universal
Refugees. That refugees, forced by violence to abandon their homes, may find
a generous welcome and the protection of their rights.
For Evangelization
Oceania. That Christians in Oceania may joyfully announce the faith to all the
people of that region.
September
Universal
Mentally disabled. That the mentally disabled may receive the love and help
they need for a dignified life.
For Evangelization
Service to the poor. That Christians, inspired by the Word of God,
may serve the poor and suffering.
October
Universal
Peace. That the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world most
battered by war and violence.
For Evangelization
World Mission Day. That World Mission Day may rekindle in every believer
zeal for carrying the Gospel into all the world.
November
Universal
Lonely people. That all who suffer loneliness may experience the
closeness of God and the support of others.
For Evangelization
Mentors of seminarians and religious. That young seminarians and
religious may have wise and well‐formed mentors.
December
Universal
Christmas, hope for humanity. That the birth of the Redeemer may bring
peace and hope to all people of good will.
For Evangelization
Parents. That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to
their children the precious gift of faith.
From the Vatican, 1 February 2013
Benedictus PP XVI
