POPE'S PRAYER & BISHOPS' BEAT              10-14-19

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR OCT. 2019-
MISSIONARIES
Come Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of Your faithful and we will renew the face of the Earth.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 10-8-2019, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR SEPT. 2019-
POLITICIANS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PRIESTS..
THOSE IN AUTHORITY
Lord, Instead of insults and swear words, we offer words of wisdom,
peace, and reconciliation for our leaders and that they be blessed in their work. May they in turn offer prayers for the people they serve. St. Paul says in 1TIM2 that we ought to pray for everyone, including our kings. Let us pray.....
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 9-24-2019, page 15)

BISHOPS' BEAT FOR SEPT. 2019-
BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SURVIVORS PROTECTION ACT
HOUSE BILL 962
Support this federal bill that prevents and penalizes abortionists that let a baby die by withholding the usual care for a newborn.
(Texas has a state law like this already in place.)

BISHOPS' BEAT FOR JUNE 2019-
CHILD WELFARE PROVIDER INCLUSION ACT
HOUSE BILL 897/ SENATE BILL 274
Support these bills that prevent government discrimination against faith-based child welfare service providers, including adoption
and foster care agencies.

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR APRIL 2019-
WAR-ZONE DOCTORS AND HELPERS
Lord, Surround doctors and their humanitarian collaborators, especially those in war zones risking their lives to save others,
with Your protection and peace.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 4-9-2019, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR MARCH 2019-
RIGHTS OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
Lord, May Christian Communities, especially those being
persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ.
May those in power respect their rights.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 3-26-2019, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR AUGUST 2018-
THE TREASURE OF FAMILIES
Lord, May any far-reaching decisions of economists
and politicians protect the family as one of the treasures
of humanity. Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 8-14-18, page 2)

BISHOPS' BEAT FOR AUGUST 2018-
CHILD WELFARE INCLUSION ACT
HOUSE BILL 1881/ SENATE BILL 811
Support these bills that allow groups with religious affiliation
to be part of the community that can place children.