UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION: Artists “That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.”
Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for August
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Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for July
UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION: Lapsed Christians “That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.”
World Environment Day, 5 June | United Nations
The first United Nations World Environment Day was held in 1974, and in the years since it has become a global platform for taking action on important environmental issues, successfully involving people around the world in environmentally-focused events like clean ups and the replanting of forests. Every year a diferent country hosts World… Continue Reading World Environment Day, 5 June | United Nations
Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for June
UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION: National Leaders “That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimises so many innocent people.”
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 28 May – 4 June 2017 | NCCA
The 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is being observed in Australia from the 28 May to 4 June, in the week between Ascension and Pentecost. This year’s theme is “Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us” (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20). The Faith and Unity Commission of the National Council of Churches… Continue Reading Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 28 May – 4 June 2017 | NCCA
Pope Francis, English Church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack | The Record
Concertgoers react after fleeing Manchester Arena in England where US singer Ariana Grande had been performing on 22 May. At least 22 people, including children, were killed and dozens wounded after an explosion at the concert venue. Authorities said it was Britain’s deadliest case of terrorism since 2005. Photo: CNS/Jon Super. By Simon Caldwell Pope… Continue Reading Pope Francis, English Church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack | The Record
Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for May
UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION: Christians in Africa “That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.”
Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for April
UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION: Young People “That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.”
Day of Prayer and Fasting for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Sunday 5th March
This coming Sunday 5th March, the first Sunday in Lent, is being recognized by the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. As the NCCA says, “The situation of many thousands of refugees and asylum seekers throughout the world calls Christians to respond.… Continue Reading Day of Prayer and Fasting for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Sunday 5th March
Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for March
UNIVERSAL PRAYER INTENTION: Support for Persecuted Christians “That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church.”
