Prayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of containing God's gift of Himself. - Bl. Teresa of Calcutta

The Holy Father's prayer intentions for December are:

General:   That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.

Mission:   That at Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize in the Word Incarnate the light which illuminates every man and that the Nations may open their doors to Christ, the Savior of the world.

Pro-Life Prayer Intention

That God may give eternal rest to the women who died from abortion.