His Holiness Pope Leo XIV ’s January Prayer Intention: Prayer with the Word of God
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV releases his Prayer intention for January, and invites everyone to join his monthly Prayer intentions under the new “Pray with the Pope” initiative.
By Devin Watkins
With the new year, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind a renewed initiative known as “Pray with the Pope,” which brings his monthly Prayer intentions to the Church throughout the world.
A press release noted that the new initative continues Pope Francis’ desire to share Papal Prayer intentions by video and audio.
“This initiative aims to increase the visibility of the Pope’s Prayer intentions, using a language suitable for Prayer, in new formats, so as to better reach the faithful throughout the world, especially in today’s world of digital communication,” noted the statement.
God’s Word is ‘hope in darkness’
In his first video under the new format, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to pray frequently with the Word of God.
Only the Gospel, he said, can give peace and fullness to the human heart, which he noted is restless and hungers for meaning.
“Teach us to listen to you each day in the Scriptures,” he said, “to let ourselves be challenged by your voice, and to discern our decisions from the closeness to your Heart.”
God’s Word in Sacred Scripture, said the Pope, provides “nourishment in weariness, hope in darkness, and strength in our communities.”
He prayed that all Christians may draw strength and guidance from the Word of God and that the Church may always proclaim the Gospel with joy.
“May our faith grow in the encounter with you through your Word,” concluded the Pope, “moving us from the heart to reach out to others, to serve the most vulnerable, to forgive, build bridges, and proclaim life.”
Renewed invitation to Pray with the Pope
Formerly known as The Pope Video, the new “Pray with the Pope” initiative seeks to unite the Church behind the Holy Father’s daily Prayer.
According to Fr. Cristóbal Fones, SJ, International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the initiative’s new format will make it easier for Catholics to support the Pope with greater depth…
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