POPE'S PRAYER & BISHOPS' BEAT        6-25-21

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR JUNE, 2021-
MATRIMONY
Loving Father, Help couples be Godly stewards of your love, setting aside human fear and sharing in the joys of this amazing sacrament.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald",6-8-2021, page 2)
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION
OF THE UNBORN--JANUARY 22, 2021.
Eucharistic Adoration is from 730am to 430pm at the Co-Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart. Online at www.archgh.org/live.
("Texas Catholic Herald", 12-22-2020, page 19)
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2021, THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH is declared by Pope Francis.
("Texas Catholic Herald", 12-22-2020, page 3)
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Spain's Bishops battle euthanasia bill soon to be law;
how can a government do this having sworn to protect its citizens!?
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg have legalized
physician-assisted suicide. Austria, Switzerland, and Finland have legalized
passive euthanasia.
("Texas Catholic Herald", 12-22-2020, page 15)
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P0PE'S PRAYER FOR SEPT. 2020-
CREATION
Creator God, Help us be Godly stewards of your earth, setting aside human greed and sharing well Your resources.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald",9-8-2020, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR JULY 2020-
FAMILIES
Trinity, May love be at the center of our families and may our leaders put families at the center of their decisions.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 7-14-2020, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR MAY 2020-
DEACONS
Father, May our deacons be blessed so that they may be the catalysts
for renewal and hope.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 5-12-2020, page 2)

P0PE'S PRAYER FOR APRIL 2020-
FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION
Lord, Give patience and hope to those who are fighting the daily battle with addictive behaviors. Give firm but kind hands to those who must help others resist these siren calls to temptation. Focus us: we serve You not mamon.
Amen. ("Texas Catholic Herald", 3-14-2020, page 2)

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)