Begin with the prayer below, then go to the prayer for the day.
God of wisdom and mercy, grant us patience to listen; compassion to be open to other views and opinions; generosity to forgive and grace to change. As you taught us to love our dear neighbor, we pray that you give us strength to be healing instruments of unity and reconciliation.
Day 22: Sunday, May 28
Pentecost - God of light, I pray Your Spirit protects our migrant brothers and sisters who find themselves on the journey in search of their new home. May Your healing light of courage and hope be placed upon them.
Day 23: Monday, May 29
Memorial Day - I pray for all our brothers and sisters who gave ther lives in the service of others and their country. Comfort their loved ones who continue to grieve their loss. May they be healed by Your faithful love.
Day 24: Tuesday, May 30
God of creation, I pray for guidance and strength to change my consumption practices that disregard your creation and threaten our common home and future generations.
Day 25: Wednesday, May 31
Today, I pray for the freedom of those who have earned release from prison to go back home, reunite with their families, and rebuild their lives instead of being unjustly transferred to Immigration Customs Enforcement.
Day 26: Thursday, June 1
Merciful God, grant me the wisdom and strength to promote racial justice in my community. Help me empower others and take action against racial discrimination, being present for those who suffer.
Day 27: Friday, June 2
Today I pray for farmers who put food on our tables and have been impacted by the recent environmental disasters. May we instill policies that provide them with benefits and social services needed to sustain their families.
Day 28: Saturday, June 3
God of Creation, I pray for all advocates who risk their lives to protect our forests and natural resources from unscrupulous transnational corporations who disregard those impacted and only seek to increase their wealth.
Option to Take Action
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