Prayers for the poorest of the poor

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As I was praying for some friends today, I realized that I do not pray very much for the poor. Please join me in prayer for the well-being and salvation of the poorest of the poor. In addition I ask that we pray for opportunities to serve and help others who are not as fortunate or well off than ourselves. I want more opportunities to serve people in need of help. Let us pray for these opportunities to be given us, that we may shine the light of Christ’s love to all souls, especially those who are poor and suffering.

God bless you all. Amen.
 
Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
 
invisiblewitnes said:
Hi,

As I was praying for some friends today, I realized that I do not pray very much for the poor. Please join me in prayer for the well-being and salvation of the poorest of the poor. In addition I ask that we pray for opportunities to serve and help others who are not as fortunate or well off than ourselves. I want more opportunities to serve people in need of help. Let us pray for these opportunities to be given us, that we may shine the light of Christ’s love to all souls, especially those who are poor and suffering.

God bless you all. Amen.
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Praying with you.
 
I am always humbled when I remember that the poorest person in the world, who may be living off scavenged food from a rubbish dump and living in a cardboard box matters just as much to God as any other person, whether they be a King, a billionaire or a President.

None of us are better than anyone else - if we live in comfort and plenty, we are just more fortunate, for whatever reason. Praying for them.
 
Joining you in prayer for the poor.

Memorare

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
 
I have always wanted to follow in Mother Teresa’s footsteps, so my prayers for the poorest of the poor can be my small way of doing that.
I have said a prayer for them today, and will try to remember to add them to my prayers daily!
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Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Isca said:
I am always humbled when I remember that the poorest person in the world, who may be living off scavenged food from a rubbish dump and living in a cardboard box matters just as much to God as any other person, whether they be a King, a billionaire or a President.

None of us are better than anyone else - if we live in comfort and plenty, we are just more fortunate, for whatever reason. Praying for them.
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How true…

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Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women, and Blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen :gopray:
 
+Prayer For The Poor By Mother Theresa+

Make us worthy, Lord, to serve those people throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands, this day, their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give them peace and Joy. Amen.
 
Who is Jesus to me? Jesus is the Word made Flesh. Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the Cross. Jesus is the Sacrifice at Holy Mass for Jesus is the Joy – to be shared. Jesus is the Sacrifice – to be given. Jesus is the Bread of Life – to be eaten. Jesus is the Hungry – to be fed. Jesus is the Thirsty – to be satiated. Jesus is the Naked – to be clothed. Jesus is the Homeless – to be taken in. Jesus is the Sick – to be healed. Jesus is the Lonely – to be loved. Jesus is the Unwanted – to be wanted. Jesus is the Leper – to wash his wounds. Jesus is the Beggar – to give him a smile. Jesus is the Drunkard – to listen to him.
Jesus is the Little One – to embrace him. Jesus is the Dumb – to speak to him. Jesus is the Crippled – to walk with him. Jesus is the Drug Addict – to befriend him. Jesus is the Prostitute – to remove from danger and befriend her. Jesus is the Prisoner – to be visited. Jesus is the Old – to be served.
To me Jesus is my God, Jesus is my Spouse, Jesus is my Life, Jesus is my only Love, Jesus is my All in All, Jesus is my Everything.
Amen.
(By Mother Teresa of Calcutta.)
 
Prayer to Confront Global Poverty

Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Spirit, you are the origin of all gifts. Make us grateful stewards of your many blessings.
Father, Creator of Abundance,
Grant us generosity in sharing our gifts and resources with our brothers and sisters around the world.
Jesus, Prince of Peace,
Make us advocates of the peace that strengthens justice and the justice that sustains peace.
Spirit of Justice,
May the love and equality you share with the Father and the Son inspire us to support just policies that lift up poor persons.
Father, Maker of the World,
Make us responsible stewards of the earth’s riches and respectful of local peoples from whose lands resources are extracted .
Jesus, Lord who Lightens Burdens,
May we look with mercy on nations burdened by poverty and commit ourselves to their relief.
Holy Spirit, Author of Life,
Inspire us to protect the gift of creation, and to assist those in poverty, who suffer the most from environmental harm.
Blessed Trinity, Communion of Love,
Help us to love our global neighbors and those displaced from their homes by reducing poverty in other countries.
Father, through your Son and by the power of the Holy Spirit,
Help us to recognize your face in all those affected by global poverty and fill us with the love and fortitude we need to confront its causes.
Father, we ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
God of justice and compassion,

We ask forgiveness for the widening gulf between rich and poor,
For the use of money as a measure of all things,
For the culture of self-gratification,
For the continuing disparities between those that have so much and those who have so little.
And for the suffering of those people who are excluded from the table of abundance.

Forgive us for our focus on material goods,
And our part in the worship of economic growth
In a world where resources are limited
and where we are already using more than our fair share.

Forgive us for going along with what is easy,
For failing to come to grips with the problems of change
And to engage in the complexity of social issues.

Fill us with a living faith that we may become lively seeds of your kingdom,
Continually growing in your way of love,
Instruments of personal and social reconciliation,
Vehicles for a new dawn when those in poverty
Are welcomed to the table where compassion and justice meet.

Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our Prayer.
 
***Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death
Amen.

:crossrc:***
 
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