Pray with great confidence, with confidence based upon the goodness and infinite generosity of God and upon the promises of Jesus Christ. God is a spring of living water which flows unceasingly into the hearts of those who pray. - St. Louis de Montfort

The Holy Father's prayer intentions for December are:

General:   That our personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for better understanding the situation of unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are alone, sick or aged, and stir us all to give them generous help.

Mission:   That the peoples of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace, brotherhood and justice.

Pro-Life Prayer Intention

That confessors may have gentleness and wisdom in dealing with penitents who have committed abortions.