Intercessions

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God of all nations, united in your spirit we pray for continued healing and freedom for all people as we say:

God of justice, lead us to your peace.

You are our salvation: heal the wounds and scars of division caused by enslavement.

God of justice, lead us to your peace.

You betroth us to you: protect the dignity and human rights of people of color.

God of justice, lead us to your peace.

You take pity on us: transform racist thinking, and help us eradicate structural racism.

God of justice, lead us to your peace.

Our Father . . .

May God lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth, and from hate to love, through Jesus, the brother of all. Amen.

Sr. Susan Barber, OSB

Sister Susan Barber, OSB, is a member of the Benedictine Community of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, KS. She received a master’s degree in Music from UMKC and a master’s degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Susan is currently the community’s liturgist. She is one of the community’s main organists and pianists. Susan graduated from Souljourners in 2018 and offers retreats at Sophia.