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| Tomb and Altar of St. Francis of Assisi |
As the new month of October begins,/ we pray the blessings of good health,/ safety and personal growth/ for those who celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries and other days of remembrance./ We pray as well for those who are without family or friend,/ who have no one to celebrate their lives./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the President of the United States/ these days of national fatigue,/ tension,/ anger and broken-heartedness./ We ask heaven to help us in the restoration of hope./ We pray to the Lord.
The nation and our church are going through a very hard time,/ deeply troubled by accounts of sex abuse./ May we learn well the lessons of non-exploitation/ and the value of each human person's dignity./ We pray to the Lord.
Thursday is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi,/ the patron saint of ecology./ May our country lead in making the world a green place,/ the healthy,/ beautiful,/ safe and joyful place of God's envisioning./ We pray as well for Pope Francis/ as he celebrates his name's day./ We pray to the Lord.
For storm and flood victims,/ families in disarray,/ prisoners,/ those away from loved ones,/people trapped in terrible work environments,/ addictions,/ inner conflicts,/ legal or financial problems./ We pray to the Lord.
Finally,/ we pray for ourselves and those at Mass around us today./ May we live Christ-formed lives./ We pray to the Lord.
