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 Christians in areas of conflict

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.

Morning Prayer
Lord, I thank you for this season of Advent. Please prepare my heart for your coming. Remind me of your presence with me during this day, and that you will be with me in all circumstances, no matter what challenges I may find myself in. You have won the victory over all of my circumstances. Help me bring the hope of your coming to those I meet today.

Evening Prayer

Father, I ask that you give me a restful sleep tonight. Stay close to me and help me to have no concern for the things I cannot change. I hand over to you all those who are in danger and know that you will take care of them. I trust you with all my worries and concerns.
God, give me the grace to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.