God of mercy, you invite us to place our trust in you. And so we bring our prayers before you with confidence in your loving care.
We pray for Pope Leo, joining our prayers to his call for a just peace in the Holy Land. Our heartfelt prayer today is for real, lasting peace to come at last to this troubled land.
We pray for those affected by devastating wildfires. We remember those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, those forced to evacuate, and the firefighters and emergency services who risk their lives to save and protect others.
We ask God to bring comfort and hope to those affected by the earthquake in Japan, and to bestow courage and strength on those involved in the rescue effort.
We pray for farmers and those whose livelihoods are affected by the hot, dry weather. May the decisions made by our leaders and policymakers reflect a concern for our environment and for nature.
As many families embark on their summer break, we pray for safe journeys, joyful moments of companionship and opportunities for rest and renewal.
We pray for those carrying the weight of difficult choices or uncertain futures. May the Holy Spirit guide them in wisdom, grant them courage and surround them with people who offer good counsel and loving support.
Heavenly Father, you are our strength and our hope. Keep our hearts centred on you, that we may live each day in faith, hope and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.