We pray for the safety of Pope Francis/ as he travels to Romania this week/ to encourage the Catholic and Orthodox communities in reconciliation,/ love and unity./ We pray to the Lord.
As the nation observes Memorial Day this week,/ may we learn how to create,/ sustain and extend peace in the world./ We pray boldly that wars would become obsolete./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for our families and our friends at Mass today,/ mindful of those who are struggling with health problems,/ emotional pain,/ marital or financial difficulties./ We pray to the Lord.
May we respect,/ protect and care for the gift of our beautifully alive planet./ We pray for those whose love of money,/ keeps them from acknowledging the planet's fragility./ We pray to the Lord.
For the President of the United States,/ our Congress and those who seek public office./ We ask for leaders who create unity/ by fostering respect for each human person./ We pray to the Lord.
This week,/ may we have some new insight as to how to live the most difficult parts of Jesus' teaching:/ how to forgive,/ how to love an enemy,/ how to welcome the stranger,/ how to encounter others without fear,/ neediness,/ selfishness or entitlement./ We pray to the Lord.
