Friday is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes./ May we understand and walk our own pilgrim way,/ with a smile,/ as the Virgin Mary showed herself to Bernadette at Lourdes./ We pray to the Lord.
Strengthen the Pope as he guides the church in faith, hope and love./ Grow the ministries and communities of compassion/ that give witness to your sure presence among us./ We pray to the Lord.
Heal human arrogance that exploits natural resources,/ ruins the planet and disregards future generations./ Inspire the work of environmental scientists who encourage us to live in harmony with creation./ We pray to the Lord.
Comfort the lonely, the fearful and the broken-hearted./ Build up in hope/ those who suffer in body,/ mind or spirit./ Accompany the many who are fleeing for their lives:/ the immigrants,/ migrants,/ refugees and asylum seekers./ Humanize the world's politics./ We pray to the Lord.
Bless the gifts of children around the world./ May we have humble hearts,/ inspired by their joy and questioning curiosity./ We pray to the Lord.
Keep safe those who must work out of doors these winter days./ May they find help who suffer from food insecurity,/ who are unemployed,/ who can't make the rent,/ who live without insurance or medical care./ May the people who are exhausted find renewing rest./ We pray to the Lord.
Bless those who celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries and other days of remembrance this February./ Grant them good health,/ safety and well-being./ We pray to the Lord.
