Unemployed, Homeless and Migrants in Pope’s Prayers this August
(26 Jul 10 – RV) People without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need,
will be the focus of Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions this August. Each month
the Holy Father issues general and missionary prayer intentions, to encourage Catholics
worldwide to pray for particular intentions. In August, Pope Benedict is asking people
to pray that the homeless and unemployed may find understanding and welcome, as well
as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.
His mission intention
is that that the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to
any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing
them to emigrate to other countries.