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Open our imaginations to new dimensions of your love,
and heal us of all that severs us from you and one another;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

For victims of oppression...

Pray for earthquake victims in Spain, Vanuatu, Myanmar, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Pakistan.

May your people be provided with housing, food, clothing and clean water.

We pray for for an end to the greed that rules our world...

Come, Lord Jesus.

Pray for restoration and healing of all who  experience tornadic activity.

 Never Again, fashion us into one united people...

Pray for peace that surpasses all understanding.in our world.

Lord of compassion and wisdom,
how often do I exalt myself and look over you?
Help me to learn from the least among us.
Give me the grace to see those around me who are brokenhearted.
Guide me in helping with their sorrows.
I ask for the courage to help them with their needs.
and be your hands and feet on this earth.
Amen.