Eternal Father, almighty shepherd of your people, You have promised that those who follow Jesus will be persecuted. We pray for your children around the world who are suffering mistreatment, imprisonment, loss of possessions, and threats of death for their allegiance to you. By your… Read More »Saturday
O God, Father of Justice and Peace, we commend to your merciful love, the peril of our Christian brothers and sisters who are tormented by wicked and evil men, whose ruthlessness has claimed so many innocent lives. Their injustice, blasphemously attributed to your name,… Read More »Friday
Almighty, everlasting God, look with compassion on all those who suffer persecution for justice’ sake. Grant them grace to carry their cross with patience in the name of Thy beloved Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let the chalice pass from them is such… Read More »Thursday
by Maria Lozano More than 840,000 people from 140 different countries responded to Pope Francis’ appeal for children to join the “One million children praying the Rosary” initiative, promoted by the international foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), which took place on 18… Read More »ACN Executive President: “At least 840,000 people from 140 countries praying for peace and unity”
by Paulo Aido In the wake of the murder of an Italian nun, the Bishop of Pemba, where the Islamist insurgency began, says that poverty and corruption are at the root of the problem. In an interview in Lisbon, Portugal, with pontifical foundation Aid to… Read More »Mozambique terrorism. Church wants to be part of the solution, says bishop
by Paulo Aído edited by ACN A terrorist attack in Eastern DR Congo left two people dead and a hospital destroyed in the village of Maboya. Sister Marie-Sylvie Kavuke Vakatsuraki, of the Little Sisters of the Presentation of Our Lady in the Temple, from Butembo,… Read More »Nun murdered in attack in DR Congo. “The terror continues”, says missionary priest
Almighty God, You have warned us through your Son Jesus Christ that those who follow Him may be oppressed and abused because of their faith. We ask that you comfort and give courage to all your children who fall victims to unjust imprisonment, physical harm… Read More »Wednesday
Dear Lord, Please protect our brothers and sisters around the world who are being persecuted for their faith, especially those who are active in sharing the gospel. Let your peace reign on those regions where your children are not permitted the freedom to live out… Read More »Tuesday
O Lord God, Your Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His resurrection He restores life and peace in all creation. Comfort, we pray, all victims of intolerance and those oppressed by their fellow humans. Remember in Your Kingdom those who have died.… Read More »Monday
Let One Million Children Pray For Your Intentions We have a message from Archbishop Socrates Villegas for our upcoming day of prayer: One Million Children Praying the Rosary for unity and peace! Join us on October 18 at 9 o’clock in the morning as we… Read More »Let One Million Children Pray For Your Intentions