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Fr. Mark Hoelsken SJ joins Nicholas to discuss Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for July, focusing on respect for human life and its implications for Catholic prayer.

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for July of 2026 is for respect for human life. In a video describing his hope for Catholics’ spiritual growth worldwide, the Pope prays "Give us a new heart, always ready to choose life”. In this episode, Fr. Mark Hoelsken SJ joins Nicholas to reflect on the Pope’s Prayer Intention for July and how it can help us deepen our Catholic prayer and prayer life. The Church’s teaching on the dignity of every human person and the sacredness of human life calls us to b...

People in this episode

Host: Nicholas

Guest: Fr. Mark Hoelsken SJ

Topics covered

• Papal Prayer Intention
• Human Life
• Catholic Prayer
• Spiritual Growth
• Dignity of Human Life

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Organizations: Catholic Church

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