Our Current Prayer
Photo by Phillip Laubner/CRS
As Catholics, we recognize that prayer is of the utmost importance. In our mission to act with the Church to serve people around the world, we begin with prayer.
With Eyes on Our Maker
Father, help us to honor you in all we do.
When the great humanitarian act of our day may be a smile,
without showing our own weariness,
despite our own misgivings,
a welcoming expression that reveals our trust in you.
Father, help us to honor you in all we do.
When great healing requires only an encouraging word,
let us speak blessing and peace.
Let us build up others around us with our speech.
Let us store your word in our hearts.
Father, help us to honor you in all we do.
When great service to our God
is a cup of water for the “least of these,”
provides a meal to a grieving family,
holds a friend’s hand through loss,
simply and humbly listens,
truly and deeply forgives.
Father, help us to honor you in all we do.
Amen
Light a Virtual Votive
"In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to charity."
— Pope Francis
Light a candle and say a prayer for your loved ones and our brothers and sisters around the world. Your intentions will be remembered at Mass offered in St. Stephen's Chapel at Catholic Relief Services world headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.
