Pope’s General prayer intention for November

31 Oct. 20113: The Pope’s General Prayer intention for the month of November is that “priests who experience difficulties may find comfort in their suffering, support in their doubts and confirmation in their fidelity.
Life is dificult for everyone. Priests are no exceptions. They too experience physical and emotional pain. They too struggle to remain faithful to their vocations,when they are lonely and feel unappreciated.They too battle temptation, fear and discouragement.
Pope Francis often mentions the devil in his homilies, making it clear that behind many of life’s difficulties there is a spiritual enemy. On Palm Sunday he said “The devil comes, often disguised as an angel and slyly speaks his word to us. do not listen to him. Let us follow Jesus.We must accompany and follow Jesus, but we know above all that He accompanies us and carries us on his shoulders.This is our joy.Thi is the hope that we must bring to the world .Priests need joy and hope to give them the strength to persevere in their call and to imitate the Good Shepherd, as they help carry the burdens of the people they serve. On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis asked us to support priests by being close to them with affection and with our prayers, that they may always be good dedicated shepherds.
Let us join Pope Francis in praying this month for all priests throughout this world who are suffering in any way Let us offer our ssufferings for them, that they find comfort, support and confirnation inn their fidelity.