Suffer the Children ~ Carl Heinrich Bloch
At the start of July we pray for the health and well-being of those who celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries and other days of remembrance./ For the safety of summer travelers./ For those who get no rest or time of renewal./ We pray to the Lord.
Pope Francis met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia this week at the Vatican./ May their conversation advance a more peaceful world,/ and a protective reverence for the earth,/ our common home./ We pray to the Lord.
The nation is stained,/ has gone backwards and lost conscience in its horrific treatment of migrants,/ especially children/ at the southern border./ There are even Christians who believe this is just treatment of the immigrant enemy./ May God forgive us,/ and set us right./ We pray to the Lord.
For the millions who live traumatized lives,/ suffering from mental illness,/ unemployment,/ addiction,/ alcoholism,/ homelessness,/ domestic violence,/ sex abuse and racism./ We pray for their healing and lifting up./ We pray to the Lord.
We ask for ourselves to be freed of any silo mentality,/ but reflecting the open heart of Jesus,/ may we be welcoming,/ inclusive and respectful towards all./ We pray to the Lord./
For prisoners,/ and those who have been victimized by crimes./ For judges,/ lawyers and law enforcement personnel./ For rescuers and those who help others who are in danger or crisis./ We pray to the Lord.
Pope Francis met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia this week at the Vatican./ May their conversation advance a more peaceful world,/ and a protective reverence for the earth,/ our common home./ We pray to the Lord.
The nation is stained,/ has gone backwards and lost conscience in its horrific treatment of migrants,/ especially children/ at the southern border./ There are even Christians who believe this is just treatment of the immigrant enemy./ May God forgive us,/ and set us right./ We pray to the Lord.
For the millions who live traumatized lives,/ suffering from mental illness,/ unemployment,/ addiction,/ alcoholism,/ homelessness,/ domestic violence,/ sex abuse and racism./ We pray for their healing and lifting up./ We pray to the Lord.
We ask for ourselves to be freed of any silo mentality,/ but reflecting the open heart of Jesus,/ may we be welcoming,/ inclusive and respectful towards all./ We pray to the Lord./
For prisoners,/ and those who have been victimized by crimes./ For judges,/ lawyers and law enforcement personnel./ For rescuers and those who help others who are in danger or crisis./ We pray to the Lord.
