The Mission of the Laity: May Prayer Intention of Pope Francis
Join with Pope Francis and his worldwide prayer network
Date Posted:
06-May-2018
'We will share with others, including people of different faiths and no religious faith, the joys and struggles of this spiritual journey.'
(Chapter Statement)
We are all invited to join with Pope Francis and his worldwide prayer network in praying this month's intention: The Mission of the Laity
That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.
Text of the May 2018 video:
'Lay people are on the front line of the life of the Church.
We need their testimony regarding the truth of the Gospel and their example of expressing their faith by practicing solidarity.
Let us give thanks for the lay people who take risks, who are not afraid and who offer reasons for hope to the poorest, to the excluded, to the marginalized.
Let us pray together this month that the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, the mission that they received in Baptism, putting their creativity at the service of the challenges of today's world.'
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