PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE SUPERIOR GENERAL– 2026
JANUARY
That we, the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, may begin this year with renewed faith, drawing inspiration from our Founder, Servant of God Father Peter Mary Mermier, to live our charism with zeal and joy. We pray to the Lord.
FEBRUARY
That, as God’s consecrated ones, like St. Francis de Sales, we may be gentle and humble of heart, steadfast in trials, and faithful in our missionary commitments. We pray to the Lord.
MARCH
May this Lenten season guide us toward more profound conversion, encouraging simplicity, humility, and fidelity in our missionary work and formation, and thus heighten our awareness of the needs of the less fortunate. We pray to the Lord.
APRIL
That the Risen Christ may strengthen us to live in constant Easter joy, with courage, hope, and missionary enthusiasm in all our apostolates. We pray to the Lord.
MAY
That, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians, we may grow in filial devotion to the Blessed Virgin, living her faith, humility, and readiness to do God’s will in our missionary life. We pray to the Lord.
JUNE
That united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we may grow in love not only for God and our neighbour but also for Mother Earth, our common home, dedicating ourselves more to environmental protection and renewable energies.
JULY
That our sick, elderly, and suffering confreres may experience the Lord’s healing presence, and that we may accompany them with love and fraternal care. We pray to the Lord.
AUGUST
That many young men may hear the call to join us as Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, and that all our formees may persevere faithfully and joyfully in their formation. We pray to the Lord.
SEPTEMBER
That through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Sorrows, and through the prayers of our holy founder, Servant of God, Father Peter Mary Mermier, we may live our vocation with genuine love, purity of heart, and the spirit of surrender. We pray to the Lord.
OCTOBER
That during this missionary month, we may renew our commitment to go to the peripheries with courage, creativity, and the compassionate love of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
NOVEMBER
That all the departed ones, especially, all our deceased confreres, family members, associates and benefactors may experience the infinite mercy of God. We pray to the Lord.
DECEMBER
That in celebrating the mystery of Christ’s birth, we may grow in humility, simplicity, and joyful service to the poor, and we may cultivate the virtue of sincere gratitude for all the blessings from the Lord throughout the whole year. We pray to the Lord.
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE SUPERIOR GENERAL FOR THE YEAR - 2025
January
That the participation, discussions, and decisions of the upcoming XXI General Chapter may renew to live the missionary charism of our Congregation through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, We pray to the Lord.
February
That we may be able to live Our charism, which is “to continue the mission of Christ and His Church by living the spirit and spirituality of St. Francis de Sales in a religious community of missionaries, as lived and envisioned by our Founder.” We pray to the Lord.
March
That the Lord may bless abundantly the new General Curia to implement the decisions and the action plans of the General Chapter XXI and lead the Congregation as the Lord wants. We pray to the Lord.
April
That the Risen Christ may grant us the grace to experience joy, newness, vigour, and transformation in our life and mission. We pray to the Lord.
May
That we may be filled with the Holy Spirit and thus be spirit-filled Fransalian Missionaries who witness Christ genuinely through words and deeds. We pray to the Lord.
June
That the Lord of the Harvest may send many spirit-filled young men to our Congregation, grant perseverance to all those who are in different stages of formation, and bless the formators in their apostolate of formation. We pray to the Lord.
July
That the Lord who healed the sick and raised the dead may grant healing to the sick and the suffering members of our Congregation, our benefactors, and our family members. We pray to the Lord.
August
That the Lord may bless the Fransalian Associates, our benefactors, well-wishers, and friends who greatly assist us in our lives and mission. We pray to the Lord.
September
That we may be able to remain calm and steadfast in our life and mission amidst suffering, difficulties, trials, and abandonment, surrendering everything to the Lord like Mary, Mother of Compassion. We pray to the Lord.
October
Through the intercession of Mary, our Blessed Mother, may the poor, the sick, and the suffering of this world experience the love, care, and healing of the Lord. We pray to the Lord.
November
That the Lord may have mercy on the souls of our departed confreres, benefactors, friends, and family members. We pray to the Lord.
December
That the incarnation of Christ may grant us the grace to empty our pride and selfishness; and enable us to be humble and filled with love for God and our neighbours. We pray to the Lord.
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE SUPERIOR GENERAL FOR THE YEAR - 2024
January
That we may be able to live Our charism, which is “to continue the mission of Christ and His Church by living the spirit and spirituality of St. Francis de Sales in a religious community as missionaries, lived and envisioned by our Founder.” We pray to the Lord.
February
That our benefactors, well-wishers and friends, near and dear ones who help us spiritually and materially may enjoy good health both mind and body and be granted the grace to grow in holiness. We pray to the Lord.
March
That the Lenten season may bring true conversion of heart and mind in our lives; that we may die to ourselves to live the life of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
April
That we may be filled with the joy of the Risen Christ and, in turn, be joyful witnesses of Fransalians in our lives and missions. We pray to the Lord.
May
That the Lord may abundantly bless the participants of the XXI General Chapter and that the General Chapter be a new Pentecost experience in our Congregation. We pray to the Lord.
June
That the Lord of the Harvest may send more spirit-filled young men to our Congregation to continue the mission of the Lord in the Fransalian way. We pray to the Lord.
July
That the Lord who came to give life and life in abundance may grant healing to the sick and the suffering members of our Congregation and our families.We pray to the Lord.
August
That we may be able to carry out our Apostolate for the Renewal of Christian Life, Apostolate for Overseas and Pioneering Evangelization, Apostolate of Education and Formation of the Young, especially the Youth, in the spirit of gentleness and humility. We pray to the Lord.
September
That we may remain calm and steadfast amidst suffering, difficulties, trials, struggles, and abandonment, surrendering everything to the Lord like Mary, Mother of Compassion. We pray to the Lord.
October
Through our Blessed Mother’s intercession, our new missions and communities in Malawi, Indonesia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Spain, and Italy may be blessed by God, and our confreres may joyfully present our charism to the People of God. We pray to the Lord.
November
That the Lord may have mercy on the souls of our departed confreres, benefactors, friends, and family members. We pray to the Lord.
December
That the incarnation of Christ may grant us humility and gentleness of heart, as the grace of humility and gentleness was granted to our Patron, St. Francis De Sales. We pray to the Lord.