Saving God, you alone are our rock. In faith we pray: God, our refuge, hear our prayer. 

Grant Pope Francis safety, continued health, and all the graces he needs to shepherd your people.  

God, our refuge, hear our prayer. 

Sustain the faith of Christians who suffer persecution for their fidelity to the Gospel.  

God, our refuge, hear our prayer. 

Help us to show appreciation to retail employees and others in occupations of public service.  

God, our refuge, hear our prayer. 

Our Father . . . 

May the Spirit of the Lord strengthen us to welcome wholeheartedly God’s saving Word and to observe the law of love, through Jesus our brother. Amen.