Monday is World Food Day./ The world is on the move because of conflicts,/ political unrest,/ changing weather and food shortages./ We pray not only for the hungry world,/ but for the world of plenty./ May we be the creators of that justice which leaves no one without food and potable water./ We pray to the Lord.
At Mass today/ St. Paul writes to the Philippians,/ "I am able to do all things in him who strengthens me."/ That we would be spiritually awake,/ and sufficiently still within ourselves,/ to know what it is God asks of us each day,/ and the willingness and generosity to do it./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the babies who will be born this week/ may they be welcomed and loved./ For the children who are born already addicted,/ or born into poverty or chaos./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the grace to change our minds about someone this week./ For gifts of perseverance,/ patience,/ and a teachable spirit./ We pray to the Lord.
For the state of California where vast and destructive fires are burning./ For the strengthening and protection of the brave people who fight fires./ We pray for those who have lost everything./ We pray to the Lord.
We remember in our prayer those who are ill,/ in chronic or debilitating pain./ For those who struggle daily with permanent handicaps,/ and those for whom there is no cure./ We pray to the Lord.
