United in Prayer

His Holiness Pope Francis asked for prayers for Ukraine, which he said was living through a delicate situation.  The Holy Father expressed the hope that all parts of the country “will endeavour to overcome misunderstandings and build together the future of the nation.”  The Pope also appealed to the international community “to support any initiative for dialogue and harmony.”
He made the call following the recitation of the Angelus in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, March 2, 2014.  Pope Francis also looked towards the beginning of Lent which he described as a journey of conversion, to combat evil with the weapons of prayer, fasting and mercy.  Pope Francis stressed that humanity needs justice, reconciliation, and peace, and it will only have them by turning to God.

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May the Holy Spirit, through whom we are "as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything" (2 Cor 6:10), sustain us in our resolutions and increase our concern and responsibility for human destitution, so that we can become merciful and act with mercy. In expressing this hope, I likewise pray that each individual member of the faithful and every Church community will undertake a fruitful Lenten journey. I ask all of you to pray for me. May the Lord bless you and Our Lady keep you safe.

Pope Francis, Lenten Message 2014 (excerpt)

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His Holiness Pope Francis’ universal prayer intention for March is “that all cultures may respect the rights and dignity of women”.

His prayer intention for evangelization is “that many young people may accept the Lord's invitation to consecrate their lives to proclaiming the Gospel”.

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