Intercessory Prayers for Migrants and Refugees

For all bishops in our Church, that he may be encouraged by our prayers and support to lead God’s people in building a culture that respects the human dignity of all migrants, we pray to the Lord,
For all Catholics, that God inspire them to take action in their local communities to support and protect migrants and to advocate on their behalf, we pray to the Lord,
For unaccompanied migrant children, that God protect them on their journey and safely reunite them with their families, we pray to the Lord,
Foe our neighbors, coworkers, friends, fellow Christians, and all people, that they may grow in their awareness of the issue of migration and become a voice in the public square calling for greater protections for these populations, we pray to the Lord,
For migrant workers, that they may labor in safe and just conditions, and that we who benefit from their labor may be truly grateful for what they provide, we pray to the Lord.
For migrants, refugees, and all other strangers in our midst, that they may find strength in our concern for justice and feel the warmth of our love, we pray to the Lord.

For the bishops, that they will continue in their commitment to refugee resettlement and provide in their communities a place of welcome, we pray to the Lord,
For all refugees who are forced to flee from their homes, that God bring peace to them and their country of origin, we pray to the Lord,
For refugees in Africa, the Middle East, and elsewhere who are experiencing great suffering, that God might bring them to a place of peace and safety, we pray to the Lord,
For refugee children, who have been separated by their family due to circumstance or death, that God will provide his protection, we pray to the Lord,
For an end to all strife and persecution that gives rise to refugee crises, we pray to the Lord

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