Pope Francis has affirmed that access to clean drinking water is a human right,/ not merchandise to be bought and sold,/ and shameful that millions of people get sick and die each year for lack of it./ We pray for a world of justice,/ where no human life would be shortened for lack of potable water./ We pray to the Lord.
A four day summit on the protection of minors draws to a close today in Rome./ We pray for children who are used,/ neglected,/ maltreated or unwanted./ For child soldiers,/ those who live in lower classes and castes,/ trafficked for sex,/ physically and emotionally abused./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the President of the United States and our Congress./ We pray for the nation in a time of national emergency:/ where there is child poverty,/ gun violence,/ climate change,/ epidemic drug addiction and racial hatred./ We pray to the Lord.
For those who are depressed,/ sick or worn down by winter./ For rescuers and winter helpers./ For the safety of travelers./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the ability to stay standing and enduring during these difficult days./ For the well-being of family and friends./ For our own growth in goodness and holiness./ We pray to the Lord.
As we anticipate Lent/ we pray to be able to forgive any person who has hurt us,/ and may we ask forgiveness of any person we may have offended in any way./ We pray to the Lord.
A four day summit on the protection of minors draws to a close today in Rome./ We pray for children who are used,/ neglected,/ maltreated or unwanted./ For child soldiers,/ those who live in lower classes and castes,/ trafficked for sex,/ physically and emotionally abused./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the President of the United States and our Congress./ We pray for the nation in a time of national emergency:/ where there is child poverty,/ gun violence,/ climate change,/ epidemic drug addiction and racial hatred./ We pray to the Lord.
For those who are depressed,/ sick or worn down by winter./ For rescuers and winter helpers./ For the safety of travelers./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the ability to stay standing and enduring during these difficult days./ For the well-being of family and friends./ For our own growth in goodness and holiness./ We pray to the Lord.
As we anticipate Lent/ we pray to be able to forgive any person who has hurt us,/ and may we ask forgiveness of any person we may have offended in any way./ We pray to the Lord.
