POPE'S PRAYER & BISHOPS' BEAT              3-11-20

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR  MARCH 2020-
CATHOLICS IN CHINA
Lord, Strengthen our brothers and sisters in China to remain faithful
in these trying times.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 3-10-2020, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR  FEB.2020-
MIGRANTS
Lord, Open all hearts to the cries of our brothers and sisters, victims of
trafficking. Help us pray for changes of hearts for those who traffic.
Protect and renew those who serve both sides in these human stories. Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 2-11-2020, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR  JAN.2020-
WORLD PEACE
Lord, May all peoples of goodwill promote and practice peace and justice
in the world. Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 12-26-2019, page 2)

BISHOPS' BEAT FOR DEC. 2019-
DIGNITY FOR ABORTED CHILDREN ACT
SENATE BILL proposed in OCT.--
Support this action requiring abortion providers to bury or cremate
fetal tissues instead of disposing as medical waste. The penalty would be up to 5 years in prison for failure to do so.
(Texas has a state law like this already in place.)

BISHOPS' BEAT FOR DEC. 2019-
SHAHEEN AMENDMENT
SENATE BILL--STATE FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS--APPROPRIATIONS
Oppose this admendment pushing use of aid money to fund abortions overseas and imposing tough reporting requirements on overseas pro-life and pro-family groups wanting aid.

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR  DEC. 2019-
CHILDREN
Father, May all countries take necessary measures to ensure
the future of the young, especially those who suffer most.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 11-26-2019, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR NOV. 2019-
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Holy Lord, There are diverse communities living together
who need Your Spirit of counsel that all may
listen and share much-needed compassion, and mercy.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 11-12-2019, page 2)

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.