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On the feast of the Sacred Heart, Friday June 19th 2009, the Holy Father opened the Year for Priests with Vespers in St. Peter's Basilica | more #1 | more #2 | more #3 | Pope Benedict is calling on all priests to strive for spiritual and moral perfection, and so become better leaders of the parishes. He also asks all Catholics to pray for the growth of their priests in holiness, and for vocations.
Pray for your priests >> prayers (external link)
"A priest is not born of an angel but of  a mother. He is chosen from amongst the  people, is anointed with the Sacrament of  Priesthood and returned back to the people,  to the Church - into their care, their prayer  and their love. The priest is a sign of the  omnipotence of our God. Pray for priests. Love them. Support them. Help them to be  holy. We are weak and fragile. If your knees  are not bent in prayer for us, we stumble and  fall. We need your prayer."  ~ Fr. Jozo Zovko ofm
St. John Marie Vianney, Cure d’Ars, said: “If I were to meet a priest and an angel, I would greet the priest first and then the angel ... If there were no priest, the Passion and death of Jesus would serve no purpose.  What use is a treasure chest full of gold if there is no one who can unlock it?  The priest has the key to the treasures of Heaven."
Act of Love of the Cure of Ars "I love You, O my God and my sole desire is to love You until the last breath of my life.  I love You, O infinitely lovable God and I prefer to die loving You than live one instant without loving You.  I love You, O my God, and I do not desire anything but Heaven so as to have the joy of loving You perfectly.  I love You, O my God, and I fear hell, because there will not be the sweet consolation of loving You.  O my God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to say it in every beat. Allow me the grace to suffer loving You, to love you suffering and one day to die loving You and feeling that I love You. And as I approach my end, I beg you to increase and perfect my love of You.”

Holy Father's Prayer Intentions from the Vatican
JANUARY 2010
Young people and Social Communications Media - General: That young people may learn to use modern means of social
communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society.
Christian Unity - Missionary: That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more effective proclamation of the Gospel..

FEBRUARY 2010
Scholars - General: For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God.
The Church’s Missionary Identity - Missionary: That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples.

MARCH 2010
World Economy - General: That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest.
The Churches in Africa - Missionary: That the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every part of that continent.

APRIL 2010
Fundamentalism and Extremism - General: That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant respect, by tolerance and by dialogue among all believers.
Persecuted Christians - Missionary: That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire human race.

MAY 2010
Human Trafficking - General: That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended.
Priests, Religious and Committed Lay People - Missionary: That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

JUNE 2010
Respect for Human Life - General: That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death.
The Churches in Asia - Missionary: That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ.

JULY 2010
Justice in Electing those who Govern - 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.
An Urban Culture of Justice, Solidarity and Peace - Missionary: That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centres, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

AUGUST 2010
The Unemployed and the Homeless - General: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.
Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration - Missionary: That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.

For information about Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 September 2010 go to the official website

SEPTEMBER 2010
The Word of God as Sign of Social Development - General: That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.
The End of War - Missionary: That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.

OCTOBER 2010
Catholic Universities - General: That Catholic Universities may more and more be places where, in the light of the Gospel, it is possible to experience the harmonious unity existing between faith and reason.
World Mission Day - Missionary: That the World Mission Day may afford an occasion for understanding that the task of proclaiming Christ is an absolutely necessary service to which the Church is called for the benefit of humanity.

NOVEMBER 2010
Drug Addicts and Victims of Every Form of Dependence - General: That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength for a radical life-change.
The Continent-wide Mission in Latin America - Missionary: That the Churches of Latin America may move ahead with the continent-wide mission proposed by their bishops, making it part of the universal missionary task of the People of God.

DECEMBER 2010
The Experience of Personal Suffering as a Help to Others who Suffer - 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.
Opening Our Doors to Christ - Missionary: That the peoples of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace, brotherhood and justice.

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