Prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff

[jdlofgren]

In relation to the plenary indulgences of Divine Mercy Sunday, what does “prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff” entail? Is there an actual prayer, or are we free to make up our own prayer? Please clarify. Thanks.

 

[Fauken]

Traditionally it consists of one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Fauken is correct.
Simply say, “I pray for the intentions of the Holy Father” (or “the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff”) and then say 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be.
It is best to say them out loud as the Enchiridion generally states that the prayers should be “recited”.
You can say them out loud but speak very quietly so you don’t disturb others.

Also remember that you are praying for the INTENTIONS of the Supreme Pontiff, not for the Supreme Pontiff himself.

 

[Roseeurekacross]

May I remind everyone following this devotion there is a Novena we can pray leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday too.

Happy Easter. Christ has risen

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Thanks for that reminder. Here is the Novena

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA PRAYERS - Pray More Novenas - Novena Prayers & Catholic Devotion

Just said Day 2 and will be praying the chaplet on the way down to the Easter Vigil in the car

 

[greenrangerx]

http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/the-popes-monthly-intention.cfm

I typically pray for his announced monthly prayer intention, found on the USCCB website.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

I note that the Pope’s intentions includes a number of general intentions and maybe other intentions in addition to the monthly one listed on the web. So it’s better to be expansive and just pray for the Pope’s intentions broadly.

This post on OnePeterFive explains it all nicely.

What We Pray For When We Pray For the Intentions of the Holy Father - OnePeterFive

 

[greenrangerx]

That was a very informative article! Thank you and Happy Easter

 

[jdlofgren]

Got it! Thanks everyone for the clarification.