Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
From the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes
you provided more than food for the body, you offered us
the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger
and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with
fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and
compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as
brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members
of God’s family who come to our land to escape
oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Like
your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and
even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our
minds.
Lord Jesus, help us by your grace,
To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace
each of your children as our own brother and sister;
To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and
generosity, while responding to their many needs;
To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain
to learn the ways of peace and justice;
To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet
before us;
To give witness to your love for all people, as we
celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you
have called together from so many people. We see in
this human family a reflection of the divine unity of
the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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