Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is encouraging Catholics throughout the five-county region to show continued concern for the people of the Middle East, Ukraine, and in all parts of the world suffering from war and strife by praying a special prayer for peace on Good Friday, April 3.
In his March 6 statement, Archbishop Pérez said, “In a special way prayers are to be lifted up for the people of the Middle East, for the protection and safety of all those serving in our country’s Armed Forces, for the comfort of their families, for those mourning the loss of a loved one, and for a lasting peace that respects human dignity.”
The special intention below has been provided to parishes throughout the archdiocese.
XI. For peace in the world, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine:
Let us pray, dearly beloved, for an end to war and military conflict throughout the
world, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine, and that God may be pleased to
inspire fruitful diplomacy and dialogue, so that peace may be sustained.
Prayer in silence. Then the Priest says:
Almighty ever-living God, you sent your Son to walk among us and to bring your
message of peace for every place and for all times. Watch over all those who are
overshadowed by military conflicts around the world: protect innocent civilians,
guard soldiers in battle, and shelter worshipping communities, so that the voices of
diplomacy will silence the weapons of war. Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
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