The Apostleship of Prayer

The Revd Colin Patterson,
St Mary Magdalen Vicarage,
Oaklands Drive,
Harlow, Essex, CM17 9BE

Telephone: 01279 453848
Email : apostleship @ unitas . org . uk.

Daily Prayer - Monthly Intentions

Lord Jesus Christ,
you said to your apostles,
'Peace I leave you; my peace I give you.'
Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church;
and grant her the peace and unity
which is according to your will;
who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

By your power Lord,
gather together your scattered flock
under the one authority of your Son:
that the design of your love may be accomplished
and that the world may know, the one true God,
and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. Amen.
(Prayer by Fr Paul Couturier)

We pray for...

• The visible unity of all Christians with the Apostolic See of Peter at Rome.
• Pope Benedict XVI
• Religious communities and their future growth
• The Catholic League's Officers and Council and their work
• All linked by our community of prayer for unity, especially isolated members and their witness and intercession
• The work for unity through pilgrimage at the shrines and places of worship at Walsingham
• The Catholic League as a community of prayer and action
• The apostolate of lay people, both in service and in prayer, towards the building of the Kingdom of God through the unity of Christ's Church
• All clergy members of the Catholic League: that their ministry in furtherance of the Catholic faith and the visible Unity of all Christians may be fruitful

Prayer for the Work of the Catholic League

Morning Offering for Unitas

Prayer : Our Lady, Mother of the Church

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Intentions for January 2008, Month of the Holy Family

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  That in our time, unfortunately marked by many episodes of violence, the Church's bishops and priests may continue to indicate the way of peace and understanding among peoples.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  That the Church in Africa may become an authentic witness of the Good News of Jesus and be committed in every nation to the promotion of reconciliation and peace.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • January 1 - The Motherhood of Mary:
    that we may seek the intercession of Our Lady to renew our efforts towards unity during the coming year.
  • January 3 - First Thursday:
    for all members of the League and our work and prayers for unity.
  • January 4 - First Friday:
    pray for the members of the Sodality of the Precious Blood, a society of Anglican priests committed to a life of celibacy and the realisation of the unity of Catholic Christendom.
  • January 18 - Opening of the Week of Prayer for the Unity of Christians:
    that all Christians may work and pray to conquer division.
  • January 19 - Second Day of the Week of Prayer:
    pray for the sanctification of all Catholics.
  • January 20 - Third Day of the Week of Prayer:
    pray for the sanctification of all Orthodox Christians.
  • January 21 - Fourth Day of the Week of Prayer:
    pray for the sacntification of all Anglicans.
  • January 22 - Fifth Day of the Week of Prayer:
    pray for the sanctification of all Protestant and Reformed Christians.
  • January 23 - Sixth Day of the Week of Prayer:
    pray for the sanctification of all Jews.
  • January 24 - Seventh Day of the Week of Prayer:
    pray for the sanctification of the people of Islam and believers in other faiths.
  • January 25 - Final Day of the Week of Prayer - The Conversion of St Paul:
    pray for the unity of all humanity in the charity and truth of Christ.
  • January 28 - St Thomas Aquinas:
    pray for all who teach the Catholic faith.

Intentions for February 2008, Month of the Holy Name of Mary

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that the goods of the earth, given by God for all, may be used wisely and according to criteria of justice and solidaity.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that the fight against diseases and great epidemics in the Third World may find, in the spirit of solidarity, ever more generous collaboration on the part of governments of all nations.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • February 1 - First Friday - The Presentation of Our Lord:
    that our Churches may shine as beacons of faith and Christian unity.
  • February 2 - The Presentation of Our Lord:
    that our Churches may shine as beacons of faith and Christian unity.
  • February 6 - Ash Wedndesday:
    that we may be renewed by our Lenten witness and observance.
  • February 7 - First Thursday:
    pray for growth in the membership of the Catholic League for the Unity of Christians.
  • February 22 - The Chair of St Peter:
    for Pope Benedict XVI.

Intentions for March 2008, Month of St Joseph

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that the word of God may be ever more listened to, contemplated, love and lived.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that the training of catechists, organisers and lay people committed in the service of the Gospel may be the constant concern of those responsbile for the young Churches.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • March 6 - First Thursday
    for Fr Brooke Lunn, the priest Director of the League.
  • March 7 - First Friday:
    pray for the new Executive of the Catholic League in its work and witness to promote unity with the Apostolic See of Rome.
  • March 15 - St Joseph:
    pray for fathers and a respect in our society for their role and the need to honour and support it.
  • March 20 - Maundy Thursday:
    pray with Christ for that all Christians may be one, that this may one day be realised in the Eucharist.
  • March 21 - Good Friday:
    that all Christians may be united and reconciled by the power of Christ crucified.
  • March 22 - Holy Saturday:
    for all to be baptised and confirmed, and that we may all be renewed in our baptismal promises.
  • March 23 - Easter Day - the Resurrection of our Lord:
    that the hope of the resurrection may touch the hearts of all people.
  li>March 31 - The Annunciation:
  pray that all mothers may foster the Catholic faith in their children.

Intentions for April 2008, Month of the Resurrection

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that, allowing himself to be enlightened and guided by the Holy Spirit, every Christian may answer enthusiastically and faithfully to the universal call to sanctity.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that the number of priestly vocations may grow in North America and the countries of the Pacific Ocean, in order to give an adequate answer to the pastoral and missionary meeds of those populations.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • April 3 - First Thursday:
    pray with Christ for that all Christians may be one in their common baptism and the Resurrection.
  • April 4 - First Friday:
    that all Christians may be reconciled by the power of Christ crucified in the his risen life.
  • April 23 - St George:
    for the conversion of England.
  • April 25 - St Mark:
    for all who proclaim the Gospel.

Intentions for May 2007, Month of Our Lady

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that, following the example of the Virgin Mary, all Christians should allow themsleves to be guided by the word of God and always remain attentive to the signs o the Lord in their lives.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that in mission territories there may be no lack of good and enlightened teachers in the major seminaries and in the institutions of consecrated life.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • May 3- First Thursday - St Philip and St James:
    that the saints may aid our prayers for the unity of the Church.
  • May 4 - First Friday - The English Martyrs:
    that the sufferings of Christians may be fruitful for unity and for all members of the Catholic League in their daily witness.
  • May 27 - Pentecost:
    that we may be united by the Holy Spirit and praise God with one voice.

Intentions for June 2007, Month of the Sacred Heart

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that the Lord may protect sailors and all those involved in maritime activities.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that the Church in North Africa may bear witness with its presence and action to God's love for every individual and all people.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • June 1 - First Friday:
    for the work of Fr Brooke Lunn, the priest Director of the League.
  • June 7 - First Thursday - Corpus et Sanguis Christi:
    that the people of God may be united in one Body at the Eicharist.
  • June 15 - Sacred Heart of Jesus:
    for all League members suffering bereavement.
  • June 20 - St Alban:
    for all clergy and lay workers facing difficult circumstances.
  • June 29 - SS. Peter and Paul:
    for all those to be ordained.

Intentions for July 2007, Month of the Precious Blood

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that all citizens, individually and in groups, may be enabled to participate actively in the life and management of the common good.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that, aware of their own missionary duty, all Christians may actively help those engaged in the evangelisation of all peoples.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • July 1 - Anniversay of the League's Foundation in 1913:
    give thanks for the ecumenical movement and ever closer friendship between Christians.
  • July 5 - First Thursday:
    pray for growth in membership of the League for the strengthening of its work and prayer; and for a greater desire for unity.
  • July 6 - First Friday:
    for those who care for the finances and administration of the League and of the Sodality of the Precious Blood.
  • July 25 - St James the Great, Brother of the Lord:
    pray for all pilgrims who journey to be closer to God.
  • July 26 - St Joachim and St Anne:
    for a better communication between young and old, especially in understading and sharing the Christian faith.

Intentions for August 2007, Month of the Transfiguration

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that all those going through moments of inner difficulty and trial may find in Christ the light and support which leads the, to discover authentic happiness.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that the Church in China may bear witness to ever greater inner cohesion and may manifest her effectiveness and visible communion with Peter's successor.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • August 2 - First Thursday:
    that all members of the League may be strengthened in prayer and witness toward Christian unity.
  • August 3 - First Friday:
    for growth in the work of the League, growth in the number of its members.
  • August 4 - St John Vianney:
    for all parish clergy and their work towards ecumenism.
  • August 6 - Transfiguration of our Lord:
    pray that God may melt the prejudice of all human hearts opposed to the witness of the Catholic faith and to Christian unity.
  • August 15 - Assumption of the Bleesed Virgin Mary:
    for the work of the churches in Walsingham, and all Christians united in one pilgrimage of faith.
  • August 31 - St Aidan:
    for all Christian immigrants that they may strehgten the faith in our land.

Intentions for September 2007, Month of the Holy Angels

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to the growth of unity among all Christians, for which the Lord prayed at the Last Supper.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that following Christ joyfully, all missionaries may know how to overcome the difficulties meet in everyday life.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • September 6 - First Thursday:
    for the members of the Council of the League in promoting reconciliation among Christians through the Catholic Unity of the Church.
  • September 7 - First Friday:
    for those who contribute to the League's publications. For the pilgrimage for unity to Bruges.
  • September 8 - The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
    that we may be directed by the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.
  • September 21 - St Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist:
    that we may be renewed in our witness to the Gospel.
  • September 29 - St Michael, Gabriel, Raphael the Archangels:
    that we may carry within us the message of Christian hope.

Intentions for October 2007, The Month of the Rosary

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that the Christians who are in minority situations may have the strength and courage to live their faith and persevere in bearing witness to it.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that World Mission Day may be a propitious occasion for kindling an ever greater missionary awareness in every baptised person.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • October 4 - First Thursday - St Francis of Assisi:
    that the government may protect and promote Christian values.
  • October 5 - First Friday and family Fast Day:>br /> for the hungry of the world
  • October 6 - First Friday:
    for all housebound members of the League that their prayer for unity may be fruitful.
  • October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary:
    that the Catholic League may be a chain of prayer in the cause of unity.
  • October 18 - St Luke the Evangelist:
    for all who care for the sick and for the sick and housebound of the League.

Intentions for November 2007, the Month of the Holy Souls

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that those dedicated to medical research and all those engaged in legislative activity may always have deep respect for human life, from its beginning to its natural conclusion.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that in the Korean peninsula the spirit of reconciliation and peace may grow.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • November 1 - First Thursday - All Saints' Day:
    for the sanctification of all humanity in the charity and truth of Christ.
  • November 2 - First Friday - Commemoration of All Souls:
    for all departed members of the Catholic League.
  • NOvember 25 - Christ the King:
    for Pope Benedict and the Universal Church.
  • November 30 - St Andrew the Apostle:
    for the people of Scotland and the unity of Christians in that land.

Intentions for December 2007, Month of the Incarnation

• The Holy Father's General Intention
  that Christ, meek and humble of heart, may inspire those responsible for nations to use power wisely and responsibly.
• The Holy Father's Mission Intention
  that in every part of the world missionaries may live out their vocation with joy and enthusiasm, faithfully following in Christ's footsteps.

• Unitas Intentions and Intercessions

  • December 6 - First Thursday - St Nicholas:
    pray for all bishops and their work towards unity.
  • December 7 - First Friday:
    pray for the League and its objects for Christian Unity; for the Apostleship of Prayer and the strength of its regular intentions towards reconciliation.
  • December 8 - The Immaculate Conception:
    that we may strive to follow the example of Mary.
  • December 25 - The Nativity of Our Lord:
    that the love and joy of Jesus may be born again in all our hearts.
  • December 29 - St Thomas Becket:
    pray for the English pastoral clergy and their work towards union with Christ.

Daily Prayer for Unity