Our Lady of Lourdes

On this feast of  Our Lady of Lourdes, let us pray:
--For all the sick and suffering (It is also the Day of Prayer for the sick)
--For all those who are suffering spiritually
--For all those who have left the Catholic Church, that through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes the would return to the Faith.

Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions for February 2010

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for February.
His general intention is: "For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God."

His apostolic intention is:
"That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim his Gospel to all peoples."

Haitian Archbishop Miot

Archbishop Miot's funeral is today. Pray for the repose of his soul and for continued aid for the Haitian people, especially through his intercession.

Haitian Earthquake

Instead of being distracted by Pat Robertson's comments, let's at least pray for Haiti. If you also want to give, here and here are good places to start!

Mary and Prayer for Peace

Today is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God as well as the World Day of Peace. Let us pray, asking the Blessed Mother to also intercede for us that the World will know the true peace of Christ.

Here is a prayer for peace.

Murdered Priest and Nun

Please pray for the priest and nun who were murdered in the Congo, Africa and for those who are responsible. Story here.

Update: Mentioned in Sunday's (12/13/09) Angelus message.

Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions for December 2009

December 2009
General: That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.

Mission: That at Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize in the Word Incarnate the light which illuminates every man and that the Nations may open their doors to Christ, the Saviour of the world.