SEPTEMBER:  An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle:  We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.

AUGUST:  Let us pray for the Church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.

JULY:  We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

JUNE: Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.

MAY:    Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.

APRIL:  For those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis.

MARCH:  May we experience the sacrament of reconciliation with renewed depth, to taste the infinite mercy of God.

FEBRUARY: Violence Against Women  –  We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded.

JANUARY:  Human Fraternity  –  May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.