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POPE BENEDICT XVI'S GENERAL AND MISSION INTENTIONS FOR 2012
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January
General: Victims of Natural Disasters
That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
Mission: Dedication to Peace
That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.
February
General: Access to Water
That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
Mission: Health Workers
That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.
March
General: Contribution of Women
That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.
Mission: Persecuted Christians
That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia.
April
General: Vocations
That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.
Mission: Christ, Hope for Africans
That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent.
May
General: The Family
That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.
Mission: Mary, Guide of Missionaries
That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
June
General: Christ, Present in the Eucharist
That believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.
Mission: European Christians
That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identity and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel.
July
General: Work Security
That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions.
Mission: Christian Volunteers
That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.
August
General: Prisoners
That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity.
Mission: Youth Witness to Christ
That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
September
General: Politicians
That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth
Mission: Help for the Poorest Churches
That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches.
October
General: New Evangelization
That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries.
Mission: World Mission Day
That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization.
November
General: Ministers of the Gospel
That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord.
Mission: Pilgrim Church
That the pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations.
December
General: Migrants
That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed with generosity and authentic love, especially by Christian communities.
Mission: Christ, light for all humanity.
That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is reflected in the face of his Church.
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