Today, Sunday, June 2, Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis will lead a worldwide
hour of Eucharistic adoration the
On that date, cathedrals all across the world will hold an
hour of Eucharistic adoration at the same time, inviting the faithful to pray
for the Pope's intentions. The worldwide session of adoration will take place
from 5 to 6 Sunday afternoon in Rome and cathedrals worldwide will synchronize their vigils to match that time.
The
Pope has asked the universal Church to pray for two intentions during the hour
of adoration:
1. For the Church spread throughout the world and united today
in the adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist as a sign of unity. May the Lord
make her ever more obedient to hearing his Word in order to stand before the
world `ever more beautiful, without stain or blemish, but holy and blameless.'
That through her faithful announcement, the Word that saves may still resonate
as the bearer of mercy and may increase love to give full meaning to pain and
suffering, giving back joy and serenity.
2. For those around the world who still suffer slavery and who
are victims of war, human trafficking, drug running, and slave labor. For the
children and women who are suffering from every type of violence. May their
silent scream for help be heard by a vigilant Church so that, gazing upon the
crucified Christ, she may not forget the many brothers and sisters who are left
at the mercy of violence. Also, for all those who find themselves in
economically precarious situations, above all for the unemployed, the elderly,
migrants, the homeless, prisoners, and those who experience marginalization.
That the Church's prayer and its active nearness give them comfort and
assistance in hope and strength and courage in defending human dignity.
The worldwide hour of Eucharistic adoration is one of two
initiatives for the Year of Faith, announced on May 28 by the Pontifical
Council for the New Evangelization.
For more information go to: Annus Fidei - Worldwide Adoration
For more information go to: Annus Fidei - Worldwide Adoration
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