Pope Francis: video for Sept. universal prayer intention

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has released his videomessage accomplanying his monthly prayer intention: “That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center.”

The text of the video message reads:

“Humanity is experiencing a crisis that is not only economic and financial, but is also ecological, educational, moral, and human.[1] When we talk about crisis, we talk about dangers, but also opportunities. What is the opportunity? Being solidarity.

“Come, help me.

“That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center.[2]”

The Pope World Prayer Network of the Apostleship of Prayer developed the “Pope Video” initiative to assist in the worldwide dissemination of monthly intentions of the Holy Father in relation to the challenges facing humanity.