Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for January 2011 is "That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society." You can take part in such activities by, among other things, following me on Twitter, liking the About.com Catholicism page on Facebook, and signing up for the About.com Catholicism Newsletter.
Pope Benedict's mission prayer intention for January 2011 is "That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more effective proclamation of the Gospel." The following prayers would be appropriate to pray for this intention:
