Prayer 997- for refugees and those in distress

Detail from a  window at Trinity Church, Tulsa.

Let us open up our hearts to You, O Divine Love, that they may teach us your ways of justice and peace. 

From the shadow of your wings may the weary take refuge, O Holy One; let us gather strength from your loving embrace. Shield the homeless and the refugee from the whirlwind of violence and want, O God: let us welcome the traveller into our midst. May we help bring peace to hearts torn asunder by war, cruelty, and indifference, and may their cry come to You, O God of Justice. 

Merciful God, place your hand of healing over all who are ill or in distress: guide and strengthen the hands of doctors, nurses, and caregivers. Together, O Lord, we lift before you these beloved children whose hope is in You.

Amen.