Pope Francis Monthly Intentions for 2018

The Holy Father asks us to pray for the specific intention each month in the year 2018 as below.

JANUARY, 2018 ~ Evangelization

Religious Minorities in Asia

That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

FEBRUARY, 2018 ~ Universal

Say "No" to Corruption

That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

MARCH, 2018 ~ Evangelization

Formation in Spiritual Discernment

That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

APRIL, 2018 ~ Universal

For those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters

That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

MAY, 2018 ~ Evangelization

The Mission of Laity

That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

JUNE, 2018 ~ Universal

Social Networks

That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects other for their differences.

JULY, 2018 ~ Evangelization

Priests and their Pastoral Ministry

That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.

AUGUST, 2018 ~ Universal

The Treasure of Families

That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.

SEPTEMBER, 2018 ~ Universal

Young People in Africa

That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

OCTOBER, 2018 ~ Evangelization

The Mission of Religious

That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.

NOVEMBER, 2018 ~ Universal

In Service of Peace

That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.

DECEMBER, 2018 ~ Evangelization

In the Service of the Transmission of Faith

That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.