DECEMBER :  The Elderly. That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming

NOVEMBER : Christians in Asia. That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially

OCTOBER : Workers and the Unemployed. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to

SEPTEMBER : Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.

AUGUST : Artists. That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

JULY : Lapsed Christians. That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the

JUNE : National Leaders. That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.

MAY : Christians in Africa. That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.

APRIL : Young People. That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

MARCH : Support for Persecuted Christians. That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church.