Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for February 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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We join the Holy Father in praying for young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.

Pope’s General Audience – December 11, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis concluded his series of catecheses on "the Spirit and the Bride." He said that "If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail that propels it and lets it advance on the sea of history, today as in the past!"

Pope’s General Audience – December 4, 2024

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and preaching. He said that "Preaching with the anointing of the Holy Spirit means transmitting, together with the ideas and the doctrine, the life and conviction of our faith."

Pope’s General Audience – November 27, 2024

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the fruits of the Spirit. Beginning with Joy, he said that "not only is it not subject to the inevitable wear of time, but it multiplies when it is shared with others! A true joy is shared with others; it even spreads."

Pope’s General Audience – November 20, 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis said that charisms are "the 'jewels' that the Holy Spirit distributes to make the Bride of Christ more beautiful."

Pope’s General Audience – November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit empowered the Blessed Virgin Mary to become the Mother of God.

Pope’s General Audience – November 6, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to pray. He said that "We pray to God through God. Praying means placing oneself inside God, so that God enters into us."

Pope’s General Audience – October 30, 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the Sacrament of Confirmation as "a 'royal seal' with which Christ marks his sheep."

Pope’s General Audience – October 23, 2024

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit present in the love of married couples.

Pope’s General Audience – October 16, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis commented on the Holy Spirit, specifically, how He is "present and active in the life of the Church" and "due the same glory and adoration as the Father and the Son."