Lord of the 23rd Psalm, I have known death, And you have refreshed my soul. I have known fear, And you have comforted me. I have known hunger, And you have set a feast before me. In the darkest valley No calamity of humankind or nature has separated us. Teach me to walk as you walk Beside those in mourning So that they will know joy; Beside those in fear That they will know comfort; Beside those in hunger That they will feast until...
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Loving God, We thank you for the gift of education. We ask you to bless children around the world who want to go to school. Help them and their communities find opportunities to receive an education so that they have a better future. And help us be part of their journey out of poverty as members of the global community....
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O Jesus, I pray for those who wander far from their homeland and live the lives of migrants. They are our brothers and sisters, refugees who flee from violence, families on the road because of poverty. None of them know where to arrive. All of them need your help! You know them. For you yourself experienced the hard days of exile together with Mary and Joseph. Our migrant sisters and brothers need your light to uncover the empty...
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Heavenly Father, Help us deliver the daily bread to starving infants, hungry children, and poor families around the world today. Grant us the knowledge to show them how to feed themselves tomorrow. And please accept our gratitude for the bounty we enjoy on our own tables through your many blessings....
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Loving God, We pray for our brothers and sisters in East Africa who continue to suffer from drought. May they receive your life-giving gift of water. May our prayers and support provide hope and relief to those who are displaced from their homes, especially the millions of children who face hunger and illness. Give comfort to your people in East Africa, and to all who are struggling with uncertainty for the future. We ask this through...
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