Prayer shows the soul the great secrets of God, is the guide of our desires and of so many of our works, and finally is the gate which takes us to the desired garden of contemplation. - St. Alphonsus de Orozco

The Holy Father's prayer intentions for July are:

General:   That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.

Mission:   That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centers, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

Pro-Life Prayer Intention

That many will dedicate some of their leisure time to pro-life activity.