Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for February 2011 is "That all may respect the family and recognise it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society." It's a particularly appropriate prayer intention for February, which the Catholic Church designates as The Month of the Holy Family. These selected prayers to the Holy Family would be good to incorporate in your daily prayer this month, as you unite your intentions with those of the Holy Father:
- Invocation to the Holy Family
- For the Protection of the Holy Family
- In Honor of the Holy Family
- Consecration to the Holy Family
The Holy Father's mission prayer intention for February 2011 is "That Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ in serving those who suffer from disease in those mission territories where the fight against disease is most urgent."
