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Prayer Intentions for 2021-2022
By Deacon Gordon Bird
Intentions originally appeared July 29, 2021 in The Catholic Spirit.
Catholic Watchmen are prayer warriors who know that a persistent, consistent, vital daily prayer life is essential to staying alive in Christ. Whenever and wherever an opportunity presents itself, please include these monthly intentions in your prayers.
August: For our Youth in Preparation for Upcoming School Year: That young people follow the example of Mary and Joseph that they experience from their home life, responding to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to others.
September: For the Holy Spirit to Bless the Faithful and All People in our Archdiocese: That ardent prayer, sincere listening and heartfelt discernment guide all parish small groups that provide feedback for the Synod.
October: For the Family Rosary: That families enliven the holy rosary in their daily practices — no matter how turbulent their lives may become — continuing to hold fast to their faith through the intercessory prayers of the Blessed Mother, which always lead us to Jesus.
November: For Justice, Mercy and Peace: That God transforms the leaders of all countries in the world to serve and honor those who experience the perils of war and division — lifting their nations out of hostility and oppression.
December: For the Blessings of this Holy Christmas Season: That all families and especially for those of our archdiocese, deeply encounter the child Jesus as given by the example of the first holy, domestic church.
January: For the Unborn and for the Safety of Pilgrims to Pro-life Activities: That the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life, promoting the dignity of the human person in all stages of life from conception to natural death.
February: For the Gift of Self: That by loving God — first and foremost — and by the love of neighbor, we may no longer live for ourselves, but for Jesus, who died for our sake and was raised up to bring us to new life.
March: For the Dignity of Work that Models after St. Joseph the Worker: That all who are actively employed or seeking employment labor with dignity and in virtue as they provide for their family and contribute to society.
April: For All Aspects of Leisure, Recreation & Sports: That healthy participation and competition contribute to the development of the whole person, providing enjoyment that avoids any kind of reductionism that debases human dignity.
May: For Devotion to Mary & the Dignity of Women: That in every country of the world, women may be honored and respected and that their essential contribution to the family and to society may be highly esteemed.
June: For Men Striving to be Spiritual Fathers like St. Joseph: That on this month of the Catholic Father’s Day celebration, all men develop and strengthen in spiritual fatherhood as they protect, provide and lead their families in the faith.
July: For Purity and the Natural Order of Sexuality: That all embrace the virtue of chastity — married or single — to counteract the temptation toward lust, pornography, prostitution and crimes against humanity such as sex trafficking, which disfigure the dignity of women and men of all ages.
