Pope's Prayer Intention for April: for the Role of Women 
We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for th eend of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world. 

Petitions for Cihld Abuse Prevention: (month of April)

• Scripture for the children who are wounded and tearful, that they may find comfort and healing, we pary to the Lord.
• For those who are living in fear, that they may find safety, we pray to the Lord. 
• For those who have had their innocence stolen, may they overcome the darkness and find the light of your heavenly kingdom, we pray to the Lord.
• For affected by abuse, in all of it's forms, that they may find the courage and strength and continue to grow and trust in the love of our Lord, we pray to the Lord.
• For civic leaders entrusted with upholding the common good and justice, that they may act with wisdom grounded in faith, we pray to the Lord. 
• For those who provide accompaniment, that they continue their work with grace and compasson imbued with the Holy Spirit, we pray to the Lord. 
• For the Universal Church to recognize and acknowlede our failings, and diligently work to repair past injustices, we pray to the Lord. 

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

We ask the archangel Michael’s intercession for help against Satan’s attacks on family and community in our world.