Each day, I recite a Rosary for all kinds of prayer intentions, such as family, friends, conversion and forgiveness of sinners, deceased friends and relatives, world peace, an end to crime and war, and protection of loved ones from violence. I pray for these kinds of things and for many more. I surrender my concerns to God and the Sacred Heart of Jesus and invite Him in to help.

I was curious to find that EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) recently published an article on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for 2026.

Good additions for us to add to whatever we may pray for next year include:

January – For Prayer with the Word of God to nourish our lives and be a source of hope in our communities.

February – For prayer for children with incurable diseases and their families.

March: For disarmament and peace.

April – For priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the support and the accompaniment they need, and that communities will support them with understanding and prayer.

May – That everyone might have food.

June – For the value of sports as an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations promoting values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

July – For respect for human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

August – For evangelization in the city.

September - For care of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

October - For the mental health ministry and to overcome the stigma and discrimination of people with mental illnesses.

November - For the proper use of wealth to be put to the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

December – For single parent families that they may find support and accompaniment in the Church and help and strength in the faith during difficult times.

Best wishes for a blessed New Year to all!

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek