Intentions entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for 2011

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Here we publish the intentions that the Holy Father Benedict XVI has entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for 2011.

January
General: That the riches of the created world may be preserved, valued, and made available as God’s precious gift to all.
Missionary: That Christians may attain full unity, witnessing to all the universal fatherhood of God.

February
General: That all may respect the family and recognize it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society.
Missionary: That Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ in serving those who suffer from disease in those mission territories where the fight against disease is most urgent.

March
General: That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace. 
Missionary: That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to those in many regions of the world who are persecuted and discriminated against because of the Gospel.

April
General: That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.
Missionary: That by proclamation of the Gospel and the witness of their lives, missionaries may bring Christ to those who do not yet know him.

May
General: That those working in communication media may respect the truth, solidarity, and dignity of all people.
Missionary: That the Lord may help the Church in China persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and grow in unity.

June
General: That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses to the caring and merciful love of God.
Missionary: That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully consecrated to spreading the Kingdom of God.

July
General: That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries. 
Missionary: That religious men and women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ.

August
General: That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives rooted and built up in Christ.
Missionary: That Western Christians may be open to the action of the Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith.

September
General: That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values.
Missionary: That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith.

October
General: That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters.
Missionary: That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelization with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest Churches.

November
General:That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church.
Missionary: That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the second Synod of African Bishops.

December
General: That all peoples may grow in harmony and peace through mutual understanding and respect.
Missionary: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that they may be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation. 
>From the Vatican, December 31, 2009

(Agenzia Fides 23/01/2010)

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