| JANUARY |
- Evangelization: That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.
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| FEBRUARY |
- Universal: For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforcedprostitution, and of violence.
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| MARCH |
- Evangelization: That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.
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| APRIL |
- Universal: Small Farmers. For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.
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| MAY |
- Evangelization: Holy Rosary. That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.
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| JUNE |
- Evangelization: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.
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| JULY |
- Universal: That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.
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| AUGUST |
- Evangelization: : That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth”.
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| SEPTEMBER |
- Universal: That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.
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| OCTOBER |
- Evangelization: That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the church.
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| NOVEMBER |
- Universal: That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.
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| DECEMBER |
- Universal: That every country determine to take the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.
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