Universal Prayers on racism  (posted 6-10-20)

• For the sustained conversion of all members of the Church to hearts and souls that fully reject all racism, let us pray to the Lord.
• For the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the Church's public witness and commitment to ending racism, let us pray to the Lord.
• For an end to the evil and deep-seated sin of racism throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.
• For all who have suffered, and continue to suffer, from the violence to human dignity inherent in racism, let us pray to the Lord.

Universal Prayers on the pandemic  (reposted 6-10-20)

• For health care workers who are selflessly treating COVID-19 patients during this epidemic, may God grant them fortitude and deliver them safely at the end of each day, let us pray to the Lord.
• For civic and health care leaders who are coordinating responses to the crisis, may God give them wisdom, strength and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.
• For those infected with or recovering from the virus, may Jesus, the Divine Physician, offer them hope and provide healing, let us pray to the Lord.
• For those who have died from COVID-19, may they know the peace and joy of God’s love through all eternity, let us pray to the Lord.
• For those who face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic, may God graciously look upon their needs and bring them relief and peace, let us pray to the Lord.