by: Rev. John A. Valencheck
Father, our only source of stability in an ever-changing world, grant us your wisdom and strength to meet the challenges of our day with the light of the Gospel.
May all that we do here begin with your inspiration and continue with your help so that all our prayers and works may begin with You and reach their fulfillment in accordance with Your will, for Your glory, and for the benefit of all of Your sons and daughters.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever. Amen.
by: Edna J. Boyle, Esq.
God of the journey, God of the traveler
We pray for those who leave their homes in search of new beginnings and possibilities, may they know your presence with them.
We pray for those who seek to make a home in this country may find us welcoming and willing to help them find a path toward citizenship.
We pray that our legislators, as they craft new immigration legislation may find the wisdom and courage to enact policies that do justice for our country and for those who wish to immigrate here.
We pray that those who fan the flames of fear and discrimination against immigrants may be touched with your divine compassion.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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