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Prayer Resources
Pope Benedict's Monthly Prayer Intentions January 2012 General Intention: That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives. Mission Intention: That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.
February 2012 General Intention: That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life. Mission Intention: That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.
March 2012 General Intention: That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society. Mission Intention: That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia.
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Weekly Prayer Ideas
Week of January 22, 2012: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Almighty God, Through Jesus you say to us that whoever wishes to be first must become the least and the servant of all. We enter into your presence, knowing that your victory is won through the powerlessness of the cross. We come to pray that your church may be one. Teach us to accept humbly that this unity is a gift of your Spirit; Through this gift, change and transform us and make us more like your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.
Week of January 29, 2012: Prayer for Vocations O Father, you desire all of us to be happy. Stir up the grace of a religious vocation in the hearts of many men and women. Grant to them the willingness and generosity to give of themselves, their lives, their time and their talents to the service of Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord and Savior, and to His Holy Church. May more men and women go forth as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters to bring the truths of our Catholic faith to all others so that soon they, too, may know You better and love You more, and in serving You, be truly happy. Amen.
Week of February 5, 2012: Prayer for the Sick (World Day of the Sick is February 11) God our Father, your Son accepted our sufferings to teach us the virtue of patience in human illness. Hear the prayers we offer for our sick brothers and sisters. Give them courage when afraid, patience when afflicted, hope when dejected, and when alone assure them of the prayerful support of your holy people. Amen.
Week of February 12, 2012: Prayer to Love God above All God, my Father, may I love you in all things and above all things. May I reach the joy which you have prepared for me in heaven. Nothing is good that is against your will, and all that is good comes from your hand. Place in my heart a desire to please you and fill my mind with thoughts of your love, so that I may grow in your wisdom and enjoy your peace. Amen.
Week of February 19, 2012: Prayer of Dedication Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work. I give you my feet to go your way. I give you my tongue to speak your words. I give you my mind that you may think in me. I give you my spirit that you may pray in me. Above all, I give you my heart that you may love in me your Father and all mankind. I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, so that it is you, Lord Jesus, who live and work and pray in me. Amen.
Week of February 26, 2012: Generosity Prayer of Saint Ignatius Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I am doing your will. Amen.
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