Maker of heaven and earth, you are the praise of all who call upon you. In hope we pray: Teach us to love, O God.
You give food to the hungry: strengthen efforts to end hunger, provide for the homeless, and advocate for nutrition programs.
Teach us to love, O God.
You secure justice for the oppressed: inspire actions to uphold the cause of the poor and to defend those who lack power.
Teach us to love, O God.
You protect strangers: lead refugees, immigrants, and migrants to places of safety and welcome.
Teach us to love, O God.
Our Father . . .
May God pour the love of Jesus into our hearts and enrich our lives with every gift of the Holy Spirit. Amen.