We pray not to become indifferent to the reality of wars around the world./ War is death,/ destruction,/ terror,/ tears,/ lies,/ rape,/ theft,/ hidden evils./ For the conversion of humankind where we devolve into barbarity./ We pray to the Lord.
Pope Francis has called the invasion of Ukraine,/ a blasphemy,/ a God-insult,/ not only for the more than 100 churches destroyed,/ but for the assault upon ordinary citizens,/ children,/ elderly,/ even pregnant women./ The leader of the invasion and his supporters seem to have no remorse./ May the world discover a repentant heart/ We pray to the Lord.
We pray boldly,/ asking for new prophets and new saints/ holy ones who are creative in peacemaking and justice./ May the leaders of the world be found among these men and women,/ gifting the world with peace./ We pray to the Lord.
For the world where there are great and destructive fires,/ drought,/ terrible storms and where new cases of covid are increasing./ We ask blessings for the good people who help others through danger and sadness./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the families of the world in all there diversity and challenge./ For families where there is violence,/ addiction,/ insecurity./ For the members of our own family,/ especially those who struggle with physical or emotional stresses./ For the many who suffer loneliness and deep losses./ We pray to the Lord.
We ask consolation and strength for those whose lives have been reduced to tears./ For care providers whose work is demanding and exhausting./ For those whose work is dangerous or unhealthy./ We pray to the Lord.
In the Easter time,/ may we be undistracted Christians/ responding happily and generously to the voice of Jesus/ in a troubled,/ weary world./ Preserve us from delusion,/ indifference and gloom./ We pray to the Lord.
