God of mercy
and compassion,
we come to You
in our need
and lift up to you
our nation
as we prepare for
the apostolic visit
of Pope Francis.
Leader:
That we may be
faithful to the Pope,
the Vicar of Christ
on earth.
ALL:
BLESS YOUR
CHURCH, LORD!
Leader:
That we may be eager
to meet and listen to
Pope Francis.
ALL:
BLESS YOUR
CHURCH, LORD!
Leader:
That we may be
compassionate with
the poor and the needy.
ALL:
BLESS YOUR
CHURCH, LORD!
Leader:
That we may be
merciful with the
weak and the lost.
ALL:
BLESS YOUR
CHURCH, LORD!
Leader:
That we may humbly
confess our sins and
return to God.
ALL:
BLESS YOUR
CHURCH, LORD!
Leader:
That we may frequently
and devoutly receive
Holy Communion.
ALL:
BLESS YOUR
CHURCH, LORD!
Leader:
Let us pray.
God our Father,
we are all your
children.
Make of us a
nation of mercy
and compassion
eager to meet
Pope Francis.
Make us a nation
of holiness and
heroism
through Christ
our Lord. Amen