Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

How nice that Pope Francis has chosen deacons as the subject of his prayer intentions for the month of May. I ask all who visit this blog to keep us deacons in your prayers; and know that you certainly remain in mine.

The full text of the Holy Father's intention:

Deacons are not second-level priests. They are part of the clergy and live their vocation in and with their family. They are dedicated to the service of the poor, who carry within them the face of the suffering Christ. They are the guardians of service in the Church. Let us pray that deacons, in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.

Thank you, Holy Father. We need the prayers of all the faithful.