Each month, Pope Francis shares a prayer intention video in which he petitions for the poor, the elderly or the marginalized; but how can these intentions be given a boost by the faithful?
The Click To Pray application has users in more than 200 countries and facilitates Catholics' ability to join in prayer for these intentions proposed by the pope. Federico Lombardi, who was the Vatican spokesman for 10 years, assures it's a grand initiative.
FEDERICO LOMBARDI
Former Vatican spokesman
“It's necessary because it's important for there to be ways on the web for one to be reconciled with God. There are so many things online, good and bad – many bad – but it's important for one to be able to live his or her own faith.”
This application aims to create a network where people can easily become aware of the problems that exist in the world.
JUAN DE LA TORRE
Founder, La Machi
“Click To Pray is important because it's simple, and we're always busy nowadays. With Click To Pray, we can pray daily in a quicker, easier way and meet with God and human challenges for which the pope asks us to pray. In the app, there are daily notifications each morning, as well as later times for young people and modern people who are short on time.”
FR. FREDERIC FORNOS
International Director, Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network
“There's a personal prayer wall where one can put his or her personal intentions. When you feel alone or are facing difficulty, you can put them there and see how many people are praying with you. Those people can write you a short message to say 'I'm with you,' to help you and give you encouragement.”
When a user clicks, a map of the world appears showing everyone who is praying through the application. It's a way to build brotherhood and solidarity through the Church's petitions.
