As the report of the tragic history of abuse in Ireland unfolds, let us pray...
God of endless love,
ever caring, ever strong,
always present, always just:
You gave your only Son to save us
by the blood of his cross.
Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace,
join to your own suffering
the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit
by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.
Hear our cries as we agonize
over the harm done to our brothers and sisters.
Breathe wisdom into our prayers,
soothe restless hearts with hope,
steady shaken spirits with faith:
Show us the way to justice and wholeness,
enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.
Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts,
heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness.
Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace,
so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Irish sex abuse crisis
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Prayer: USCCB
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ever caring, ever strong,
always present, always just:
You gave your only Son to save us
by the blood of his cross.
Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace,
join to your own suffering
the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit
by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.
Hear our cries as we agonize
over the harm done to our brothers and sisters.
Breathe wisdom into our prayers,
soothe restless hearts with hope,
steady shaken spirits with faith:
Show us the way to justice and wholeness,
enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.
Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts,
heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness.
Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace,
so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Irish sex abuse crisis
Image: OurAdopt
Prayer: USCCB
(For other posts on this topic, click here.)
Amen, indeed.
ReplyDeletePrayer is important but not enough. We need ACTION. To this day, the pope (who has known about this for many years from his prior position) has not removed a single complicit bishop.
ReplyDeleteCardinal O'Malley has still not published the names of individuals that the RCAB knows have credible sexual abuse accusations against them. Why? Is he protecting the perpetrators, like they did in Ireland?
Will all those outraged by Obama's speech at Notre Dame speak about this issue?