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.

Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence. 

Morning Prayer

God of my life, I welcome this new day.  I thank you for the grace of being alive this morning.  I thank you for this chance to make new beginnings.  This day is full of mystery and the unknown; help me to face it without fear or anxiety.  During this day, keep me thoughtful, prayerful and kind.  Keep me from any word that would hurt, or belittle, or destroy;   Lord Jesus Christ, friend and brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day.   

Evening Prayer

Lord, I thank you for the blessings of this day. As I rest tonight, I ask for your peace to surround me and my loved ones. Help me, and all I remember this night to trust in your protection and wake renewed. 

Through Christ our Lord. Amen