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| Empty, late summer nest |
We pray for the Church to have ears that are open to the pain of children,/ young people,/ the elderly,/ the disabled,/ and those who feel un-welcomed or empty./ For the Church to be characterized by deep caring./ We pray to the Lord.
Since 1776/ the United States has been at peace for less than twenty years total since its birth./ We pray boldly for a new desire to change that sad statistic./ May we learn how to create a peaceful world./ We pray to the Lord.
It has been a wet summer in the North East this year./ May God rain down justice on the earth,/ through the conversion of those who lead and govern./ We pray to the Lord.
For the sick,/ those in hospitals and hospices,/ for anyone requiring surgery,/ for those recoverng from accidents./ We pray for the places where people receive no medical care./ We pray to the Lord.
For the health and well-being of family members and friends./ We pray too for people who live in daily stress and chaos,/ where people are frightened,/ degraded and hurting./ We pray to the Lord.
Finally,/ we ask for those qualities which will help us to love effectively:/ May we talk less and listen more./ May we learn patience,/ non-judgment of others,/ compassion,/ light-heartedness and humble gratitude./ We pray to the Lord.
Since 1776/ the United States has been at peace for less than twenty years total since its birth./ We pray boldly for a new desire to change that sad statistic./ May we learn how to create a peaceful world./ We pray to the Lord.
It has been a wet summer in the North East this year./ May God rain down justice on the earth,/ through the conversion of those who lead and govern./ We pray to the Lord.
For the sick,/ those in hospitals and hospices,/ for anyone requiring surgery,/ for those recoverng from accidents./ We pray for the places where people receive no medical care./ We pray to the Lord.
For the health and well-being of family members and friends./ We pray too for people who live in daily stress and chaos,/ where people are frightened,/ degraded and hurting./ We pray to the Lord.
Finally,/ we ask for those qualities which will help us to love effectively:/ May we talk less and listen more./ May we learn patience,/ non-judgment of others,/ compassion,/ light-heartedness and humble gratitude./ We pray to the Lord.
