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 the Pastoral Care of the Sick: We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.

Morning Prayer

I thank you Lord, for your past blessings.
Today I offer myself – whatever I do, say, or think –
to your loving care.
Continue to bless me, Lord.
and all I meet this day;
Especially those who are ill
and those who most need prayer.
This I ask with the prayer of Mary,
And through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Evening Prayer

Now, Master, you let your servant
go in peace. You have fulfilled your
promise. My own eyes have seen your
salvation, which you have prepared
in the sight of all peoples. A light to
bring the Gentiles from darkness; the
glory of your people Israel. Save us,
Lord, while we are awake; protect us
while we sleep; that we may keep
watch with Christ and rest with him
in peace.
Amen.