Begin with the prayer below, then go to the prayer for the day.
God of wisdom and mercy, grant us patience to listen; compassion to be open to other views and opinions; generosity to forgive and grace to change. As you taught us to love our dear neighbor, we pray that you give us strength to be healing instruments of unity and reconciliation.
Day 85: Sunday, July 30
WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS - God of hope, touch our hearts and energize our efforts in abolishing human trafficking. I pray for the victims of labor and sex trafficking in our world and in our communities.
Day 86: Monday, July 31
I pray for all who work under dangerous conditions and suffer the consequences of extreme weather. I pray you protect them and lead us to change our daily practices that contribute to global warming.
Day 87: Tuesday, August 1
God of hope, I pray for children and young adults who will deal with the consequences of our actions. Strengthen their resilient spirit and guide our decisions to use resources wisely and greatly reduce waste.
Day 88: Wednesday, August 2
Today I pray for women of color facing the dual threats of socio-economic inequalities and domestic violence while trying to provide a loving, just, and safe home for their children.
Day 89: Thursday, August 3
Loving God, I pray I find ways to contribute to the common good locally and globally as I go about my daily duties at home, at school, or at work.
Day 90: Friday, August 4
Today I pray for the safety of Indigenous women who have high rates of being targets of domestic violence as well as violent crimes in their own communities.
Day 91: Saturday, August 5
Merciful God, I pray for all people around the world suffering from a sweltering hot climate. May we understand that it is up to us to make a collective change to protect us and safeguard our common home.
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