Apostleship of Prayer

Each month the Pope entrusts a prayer intention to his Worldwide Prayer Network, the Apostleship of Prayer. These intentions, which express the Pope’s concern for humanity and the mission of the Church, are made available along with a morning and evening prayer. Let’s join many others around the world and pray with the Pope.

For mental health ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses. 

Morning Prayer

Each morning as I awake, I give you thanks for all the ways you bless me. Thank you for the dawning of a new day, for daylight, for the birds of the air. Thank you for the new opportunities you give me today. Thank you for being with me every step of the way; even if I can’t see a way forward, I know you are there, guiding me. I trust this day, this moment to you, Lord. Shine your light into my darkness, and into the darkness of those around me who are suffering with mental illness. May your presence surround me and those I meet today. Help me be a beacon of hope to others who are suffering.

Night Prayer

Calm my racing thoughts, Lord, as I rest tonight. Restore my peace and equilibrium as I sleep. Give me hope amidst my fears and the darkness I may be experiencing. Fill my dreams with wonder and awe of you, and let me wake tomorrow refreshed and filled with joy. 

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8