Today we celebrate National Refugee and Migrant day. Let us pray a prayer provided by the USCCB for all those who have been displace by war, violence and oppression.
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you
provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the
gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples
were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on
the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God's
family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution,
violence, and war. Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt
and even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds.
Lord Jesus, help us by your grace,
To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of
your children as our own brother and sister;
To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity,
while responding to their many needs;
To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain to
learn the ways of peace and justice;
To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us;
To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate
the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have
called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection
of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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