Lover of the poor, you sustained St. Martin of Tours in his prayer and in his living of the Gospel. In company with him we pray: Lead us along your everlasting way, O God.
Protect military troops, and bring them safely home to their loved ones.
Lead us along your everlasting way, O God.
Prosper efforts to ensure adequate aid and support for military troops, veterans, and their families.
Lead us along your everlasting way, O God.
Break the bonds of fear, ignorance, and unjust power that fuel racism and racist thinking.
Lead us along your everlasting way, O God.
Our Father . . .
May God keep a loving eye on us and strengthen us for living the corporal works of mercy, through Jesus our brother. Amen.