2023 Monthly Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis
2023
Monthly Prayer Intentions
of Pope Francis
... joining our hands in prayer
For each month in 2023, we provide the title and summary of the Pope’s prayer intention. We also list the intentions for the year.
DECEMBER 2023
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
We pray that people living with disabilities: may they be at the center of attention in society and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.
JANUARY 2024
FOR THE GIFT OF DIVERSITY IN THE CHURCH
We pray that the Holy Spirit may help us recognize the gift of different charisms within the Christian community and discover the richness of different traditions and rituals in the Catholic Church.
2023 Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis
For centuries, people from around the world have sent prayer requests to Rome. From them, the Pope selects intentions for each month.
We can include them, for example, when we pray a rosary. When we do this, we are joining our hands in prayer with the faithful around the world.
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The Pope's Prayer Intentions for 2023
JANUARY 2023
FOR EDUCATORS
We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.
FEBRUARY 2023
FOR PARISHES
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the center, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity, and welcome towards those most in need.
MARCH 2023
FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
APRIL 2023
FOR A CULTURE OF PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE
We pray for the spread of peace and non-violence by decreasing the use of weapons by countries and citizens.
MAY 2023
FOR ECCLESIAL MOVEMENTS AND GROUPS
We pray that ecclesial movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelization each day, placing their charisms at the service of needs in the world.
JUNE 2023
FOR THE ABOLITION OF TORTURE
We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guaranteeing support to victims and their families.
JULY 2023
FOR A EUCHARISTIC LIFE
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
AUGUST 2023
FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY
We pray that World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
SEPTEMBER 2023
FOR PEOPLE LIVING ON THE MARGINS
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.
OCTOBER 2023
FOR THE SYNOD
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
NOVEMBER 2023
FOR THE POPE
We pray for the Holy Father as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him with the help of the Holy Spirit.
DECEMBER 2023
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
We pray that people living with disabilities: may they be at the center of attention in society and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.
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NEXT INTENTIONS
FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY
We pray that World Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
FOR PEOPLE LIVING ON THE MARGINS
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.
FOR THE SYNOD
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
FOR THE POPE
We pray for the Holy Father as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him with the help of the Holy
Spirit.
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
We pray that people living with disabilities: may they be at the center of attention in society and that institutions offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.