PRAYER
Builders of a New World
Lord, You have come to bring a new word into the world,
a world that is overcome by selfishness and injustice.
You have come to speak to us of love and brotherhood,
to reveal to us that we have a Father Who loves us infinitely
and wants all of us to be brothers and sisters.
You have left us this message as a commandment
to be known by all people.
Today, however, there are still many
who do not know this message,
who are trying to solve their problems
with a sense of justice that often tends to delude
rather than help.
Aware of our poverty , we implore Your help.
Lord, You have called us to be an answer
for our brothers and sisters
by first living this commandment of love ourselves,
then announcing to all that brotherhood,
more than justice,
is the answer to our problems.
We wish to fulfill the mission You have entrusted to us,
speaking of love and brotherhood to everyone.
Therefore, O Lord, grant us
the ability to speak and the courage to witness.
Empower us to build a new world
in which all may live
as children of the same heavenly Father
and of our Mother Mary ,
brothers and sisters in You,
faithful disciples of Your Church.
Give us the strength of the Spirit
to be builders of a world
in which everyone can live as brothers and sisters.
Amen.
Bishop William Giaquinta