Join Pope Francis in a Shared Mission: A Call to Co-Responsibility in the Church
Each month, Pope Francis releases a special prayer intention, inviting the faithful from all walks of life to join him in prayer. For the month of October, the Pope’s prayer intention is for “a shared mission.” This month, he calls upon every member of the Church to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility and unity in our shared mission.
In his monthly video message, known as The Pope Video, Pope Francis urges the Catholic Church worldwide to pray for this intention. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has the honor of disseminating the Pope’s prayer intentions to Catholics around the globe.
Embracing Co-Responsibility, Regardless of Vocation
Pope Francis underscores the importance of walking together in synodality, highlighting the fact that every Christian has a role to play in the mission of the Church. “We are co-responsible in mission,” he emphasizes, calling for unity and collaboration in the Church’s work. No matter our profession or calling, we are all called to witness to our faith in our own unique way.
The images featured in the video were created by the Diocese of Brooklyn in collaboration with DeSales Media and the General Secretary of the Synod, with the support of Fondazione Pro Rete Mondiale di Preghiera del Papa.
Taking Care of Our Church, Our Home
Pope Francis challenges the notion that priests are the sole leaders of the Church, emphasizing that we are all called to complement one another in our shared mission. He reminds all baptized individuals that the Church is their home and calls on them to actively care for it and promote unity within it.
In his concluding remarks, Pope Francis prays for the Church to continue fostering a synodal lifestyle that promotes co-responsibility and shared mission among priests, religious, and laity alike.
Let’s join Pope Francis in his prayer for a shared mission this month, striving to contribute to the unity and co-responsibility that defines the Church’s mission. Together, we can make a difference in building a stronger, more united Church.
