Pope Leo’s prayer intention for December: for Christians in areas of war or conflict Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for December is for Christians living amidst war or conflict, especially in the Middle East: “Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope,” the Holy Father said in a video released Nov. 25 by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. Father Cristóbal Fones, international director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, emphasized that Leo XIV’s request “is a gesture of closeness and hope: a way of saying to the Christians of Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and so many other countries that they are not forgotten, that the universal Church walks with them; but also to remind us all that faith grows even in the midst of trials, and that seeds of reconciliation and peace can be born from wounded communities.” Below is the prayer that Pope Leo XIV encourages us to pray this December: God of peace,who through the blood of Your Sonhas reconciled the world to Yourself,today we pray for Christiansliving amidst wars and violence. Even surrounded by pain, may theynever cease to feel the gentle kindness of your presenceand the prayers of their brothers and sisters in faith. For only through You, and strengthened by fraternal bonds,can they become the seeds of reconciliation,builders of hope in ways both small and great,capable of forgiving and moving forward,of bridging divides,and of seeking justice with mercy. Lord Jesus, who called blessedthose who work for peace,make us Your instruments of peaceeven where harmony seems impossible. Holy Spirit,source of hope in the darkest times,sustain the faith of those who suffer and strengthen their hope.Do not let us fall into indifference,and make us builders of unity, like Jesus. This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today EWTN Vatican on WhatsApp Walter Sánchez Silva Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter. More news related to this article Pope Francis to Roman Curia, “We are in danger, undermined by elegant demons” What is being discussed during the first week of the Synod on Synodality? Pope Francis in Venice Vaticano Updates: the latest news from Pope Francis and the Vatican Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Pope Francis to travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
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