by Michael McG | Sep 23, 2020 | Pope Francis, Season of Creation
The Season of Creation runs from September 1 to October 4. Here DEACON DAVID CROSS tells us what it’s all about… During September Christians are invited to revisit their relationship with creation and the creator. St Columban said that if you want to know the creator,...
by Michael McG | Sep 7, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
September’s intention: “We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered but shared in a just and respectful manner.”The pope is asking us to pray that we, as individuals and all humanity, cease plundering the planet’s resources and share them fairly, writes...
by Michael McG | Jul 1, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
Pope Francis invites us to pray with him during the month of July that families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance. When the Holy Father decided on the intentions that would be presented to us each month this year, in consultation with...
by Michael McG | Jun 29, 2020 | Pope Francis, Coronavirus, Apostleship of the Sea
Pope Francis has sent a video message of encouragement to seafarers recognising the difficulties they face as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the video, he expresses gratitude for their help in feeding humanity despite the risks involved and prays for those who...
by Michael McG | May 29, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
This month Pope Francis asks that we pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus. Our prayer with the Pope in both his monthly and his new daily Intentions is always oriented towards changing our...
by Michael McG | May 12, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
In this month’s Pope Video, the Holy Father brings to the fore the role of deacons and asks us to pray that they may be “an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.” Pope Francis exhorts us to pray for these “guardians of service in the Church”, that they may be an...
