This year there have been terrorist attacks in Afghanistan,/ Nigeria,/ Mali,/ Sri Lanka,/ Sudan and the Republic of Congo,/ leaving hundreds dead and injured./ We pray for healing,/ renewal and conversion./ We pray to the Lord.
For Pope Francis as he prepares for a September visit to Africa./ We ask for his protection and strengthening as he is often alone in advocating on behalf of migrants and refugees around the world./ We pray to the Lord.
For the President of the United States,/ our congress,/ and candidates for public office./ For those in leadership to be evolved,/ balanced,/ unifying people who work for the good of all./ We pray to the Lord.
In the summertime we pray for the safety of travelers and vacationers./ For those suffering from earthquakes and aftershocks in California./ We ask blessings for rescuers and helpers where people are in trouble./ We pray to the Lord.
We ask healing gifts for the world's children who are trafficked,/ enslaved,/ impoverished,/ addicted./ For the children of domestic violence,/ war zones and poverty./ For those who protect and secure children in their difficulties./ We pray to the Lord.
For the peace and well being of our families./ We pray for the sick,/ those with chronic health problems,/ anyone who might be out of work/ or who is addicted or depressed./ We pray to the Lord.
