BIG C CATHOLICS

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of July: General Intention : Indigenous Peoples That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Evangelization: Latin America and the Caribbean That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of June: General Intention : Human Solidarity That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find – even within the huge cities of the world – opportunities for encounter and solidarity. Evangelization: Seminarians and Novices That seminarians and men and women entering religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of May: General Intention : Respect for Women That in every country of the world, women may be honored and respected and that their essential contribution to society may be highly esteemed. Evangelization: Holy Rosary That families, communities, and groups may pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization and peace.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of April: General Intention : Small Farmers That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor. Evangelization: African Christians That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of March: General Intention : Families in Difficulty That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: Persecuted Christians That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of February: General Intention : That we may take good care of creation – a gift freely given–cultivating and protecting it for future generations. ***  Missionary Intention : That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of January: General Intention : That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. ***  Missionary Intention : That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of December: General Intention : That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. ***  Missionary Intention : That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

Please remember the Holy Father Pope Francis' intentions in prayer through the month of October: General Intention : That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated. ***  Missionary Intention : That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.