Pray for me
In recent days I have received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children. Thank you for this closeness, and for the prayers of comfort I have received from all over the world! I entrust you all to the intercession of Mary, and I ask you to pray for me.
Pope Francis
Monthly Prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life
Good Father, You keep calling young people to serve Christ’s mission in priestly and religious life, teach us to welcome their doubts and desires. We ask You to grant us greater openness and closeness to their questions, with attentive and selfless listening, so we can better accompany their discernment with renewed freedom and enthusiasm. As an ecclesial community, may we cultivate a joyful, courageous, authentic, and inspiring vocational ministry. Focusing on Jesus and His kingdom, and driven by the Holy Spirit, may we create favorable conditions for the ‘gospel of vocation’ to ignite the hearts of those open to Your call. Amen.
In the Midst of Fatima: An Expression of Church Universal
As I head off to my Pilgrimage and Journeying ‘experiment’ starting in Ponte de Barca, I reflect on the whirlwind of activities that has happened that past couple of days. In particular, I reflect on my experiences of my pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima. Fatima is a place … Read moreIn the Midst of Fatima: An Expression of Church Universal