By Gudrun Schultz
VATICAN CITY, June 2, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) –Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for the month of June continues with last month’s theme of respect for human life at all stages of development.
The Holy Father’s June prayer intention requests the Church to pray for Christian families, asking: “That Christian families may lovingly welcome every child who comes into existence and surround the sick and the aged, who need care and assistance, with affection.”
During the month of May the Holy Father asked the Church to concentrate on praying for legal protection for life from conception till natural death. Pope Benedict’s pontificate has been marked with concern for the protection of the traditional family worldwide and the restoration of a culture celebrating life in all stages.
Catholics around the world are encouraged to pray regularly “for the intentions of the Holy Father.” The Pope traditionally releases prayer intentions every month for that purpose.
See previous LifeSiteNews coverage:
Pope Asks Church to Pray with Him for Legal Protection from Conception to Natural Death
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