Prayer: For those in need

This beautiful prayer comes from Catholic Relief Services, via our friend Jon Rinnander in Tucson, AZ.  Surely another example of the foolishness of Christ and of God's kingdom.

In the poor and lowly of the world,

let us see Christ.

In those forced to leave their homes because of war and 

famine,

let us see Christ.

In children who go to bed hungry and who cannot 

attend school,

let us see Christ.

In those who are living with HIV/AIDS and other diseases,

let us see Christ.

In immigrants and refugees, seeking freedom and hope,

let us see Christ.

In those who are orphaned or abandoned,

let us see Christ.

In the elderly who are forgotten,

let us see Christ.

In those who struggle to find meaningful work,

let us see Christ.

In those who work for justice and peace for all people,

let us see Christ.

Let us pray:

Jesus, teach us to recognize your presence in those 

who are in need.  May we give of ourselves in service 

to them and so hasten the coming of the Kingdom 

you have promised, where you live with the Father 

and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  

Amen.