Pope's Monthly Prayer Intentions 2019
 

Each year the Pope requests prayers for a specific intention for each month of the coming year. You are invited to join the Pope's worldwide prayer network to respond to the Holy Father's request and to pray for this intention each month, along with millions of other people worldwide.

In addition to the monthly prayer intentions, the Pope can request additional prayer requests, relating to current events or urgent needs, such as natural disasters. The aim of additional prayer requests will to assist with the mobilization of prayer, awareness and action related to the urgent situation.

Here are the Pope's monthly prayer intentions for 2019:

JANUARY

Evangelization: That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

FEBRUARY

Universal: For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.

MARCH

Evangelization: That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

APRIL

Universal: For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.

MAY

Evangelization: That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.

JUNE

Evangelization: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

JULY

Universal: That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.

AUGUST

Evangelization: That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth”.

SEPTEMBER

Universal: That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.

OCTOBER

Evangelization: That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the church

NOVEMBER

Universal: That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.

DECEMBER

Universal: That every country determine to take the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.


Vatican, 3 January 2018 Francis