Someone asked, (not unreasonably) if these kinds of prayers "work" — do they impact the world in any way? I can't answer that. Ultimately, what matters is that my heart would be changed — that my heart would expand, become more aware and beat in solidarity with the world wherever it is pained. Compassion is the sign of one who is spiritually alive and mature. You can click on the picture above to hear the rosary prayers, or just read them at your own pace.
Our Father...
I pray for the many millions of people around the world who are homeless, many of them in our own country, and who are especially vulnerable in this time of grave sickness.
Hail Mary...
I pray for the millions of people who are refugees and who have no safeguards for themselves and their children. May no one be forgotten or without friendship.
Hail Mary...
May we be intelligent persons who are able to sort fact from fiction. For those who promote racist blaming. For those who spread conspiracy theories.
Hail Mary...
I pray for the conversion of those who seek to make profits off of this time of sickness by ramping up the cost of products that are most needed to safeguard the vulnerable.
Hail Mary...
For those who do the heroic service of tending to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes, putting their own lives at risk. For the many people who clean buildings, trains, buses, planes and medical facilities. For their safety and wellbeing.
Hail Mary...
I pray for the people who live in the most densely populated cities. For all the people who are feeling afraid. For the safety of those who provide essential services.
Hail Mary...
I pray that we would learn the lessons we need to learn—caring for our planet, caring for each other, the importance of every human life, the putting away of partisan loyalties that can be a kind of false worship.
Hail Mary...
For our families in their stresses and anxious concerns—for the children who are not in school, the ones who are feeling cut off or stressed, whose jobs and financial security are at risk.
Hail Mary...
May we watch out for each other and find news ways to stay in touch with, not only those who are our closest family and friends, but those who might be feeling very alone.
Hail Mary...
I pray for my own health and strength, that I might be able to continue what God has in mind for me to do during these stressful days.
Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
