CatholicPhilly.com offers monthly videos of Pope Francis’ prayer intentions, from the Apostleship of Prayer. Watch this month’s videos here and pray the prayer intentions below.

March 2016

Universal Intention: Families in difficulty.

That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.


Evangelization Intention: Persecuted Christians.

That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

Read a reflection on these intentions.