SEPTEMBER 2023  For people living on the margins.  We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.

AUGUST 2023  For World Youth Day.  We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

JULY 2023 For a Eucharistic life.  We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.

JUNE 2023 For the abolition of torture.  We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.

MAY 2023  For church movements and groups.    We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelization each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.

APRIL 2023  For a culture of peace and non-violence.  We pray for the spread of peace and non-violence, by decreasing the use of weapons by States and citizens.

MARCH 2023  For victims of abuse.  We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.

FEBRUARY 2023  For parishes.  We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.

JANUARY 2023  For educators.   We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.

DECEMBER 2022  Volunteer Not-for-Profit Organizations
We pray that volunteer non-profit organizations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.

NOVEMBER 2022  Children Who Suffer  We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.

OCTOBER 2022  A Church Open to Everyone  We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.

SEPTEMBER 2022  Abolition of the Death Penalty   We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.

AUGUST 2022  Small Businesses  We pray for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.

JULY 2022  Elderly.  We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

JUNE 2022  Families.  We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.

MAY 2022  Faith-Filled Young People.  We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service. 

APRIL 2022 Health Care Workers  We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.

MARCH 2022  A Christian Response to Bioethical Challenges We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity of all human life with prayer and action.

FEBRUARY 2022  Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women  We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times.

JANUARY 2022 True Human Fraternity  We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.