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The prayer was composed by Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples.

Forgive us for the war, Lord.

Lord Jesus, son of God, have mercy on us sinners.

Lord Jesus, born under the bombs of Kyiv, have mercy on us.

Lord Jesus, dead in the arms of a mother in Kharkiv, have mercy on us.

Lord Jesus, in the 20-year-olds sent to the frontline, have mercy on us.

Lord Jesus, who continues to see hands armed with weapons under the shadow of the cross, forgive us, Lord.

Forgive us if, not content with the nails with which we pierced your hand, we continue to drink from the blood of the dead torn apart by weapons.

Forgive us if these hands that you had created to protect have been turned into instruments of death.

Forgive us, Lord, if we continue to kill our brother. Forgive us, Lord, if we continue to kill our brother, if we continue like Cain to take the stones from our field to kill Abel.

Forgive us if we go out of our way to justify cruelty, if, in our pain, we legitimize the cruelty of our actions. Forgive us the war, Lord.

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, we implore you to stop the hand of Cain, enlighten our conscience, let not our will be done, do not abandon us to our own doing. Stop us, Lord, stop us, and when you have stopped the hand of Cain, take care of him also. He is our brother.

O Lord, stop the violence. Stop us, Lord. Amen.

In addition to assisting the Bishop in his ministry as high priest and promoter of the liturgy in the diocese, this office serves as a resource to the parishes and ministers of the diocese as they strive to promote the full, conscious, and active participation of all in the liturgical life of the Church.

Please remember to see our News section below for current information of particular note.
 

Synod 2023 Liturgy and Prayer Resources

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Liturgy Library: Liturgy policies (including for liturgical ministries).Liturgy preparation forms (including for Masses with the Bishop, such as Confirmation). Other resources produced by the Office of Liturgy (articles, bibliographies, prayers).

Liturgy Links: Resources on the liturgy from outside the diocese. Church documents. Other organizations.

LiturgyNotes: Current or past issues of our LiturgyNotes newsletter.

New Order of Celebrating Matrimony: Resources for implementing the new OCM. 

New Roman Missal: Resources for using the new Roman Missal. Chant resources. There is also a sub-page that addresses specific questions on the Missal and the effect of the new Missal on other rites and another subpage on the Misal Romano.

OCIA: General information about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (aka the RCIA). Catechetical and liturgical resources.

Preaching Links: Resources for scripture study and preaching.

Influenza page: Questions regarding the flu (and other infections) and liturgical practice.
This page also contains the latest information and guidance regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic.

VISION 2020: Liturgy Resources / Evangelization Resources
 

A Prayer for Victims of Racism and Gun Violence

Resources: Catholic Teaching on racism and gun violence

A Prayer for the Community of Uvalde (adapted from the FDLC)

A Litany in the Wake of a Mass Shooting (ecumenical resource) 

Resources

Prayers

Pope Francis' will lead an The Act of Consecration (Acto de Consagración) (Hành Động Thánh Hiến) of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Individuals and families can pray the Rosary for Peace, invoking the intercession of the Queen of Peace.

A Stations of the Cross for Ukraine may be found here.

Additional prayers may be found here. 

GIA Music, Inc. has posted a free downloadable prayer service by John Bell --  https://giamusic.com/store/words-for-worship-in-a-time-of-war

Resources are available from Pax Christi USA, the Catholic Health Association, and the Ignatian Solidarity Network.

Statements

From the USCCB
From St. Josaphat Eparchy - Ukrainian Catholic Church
From Pax Christi

Mass Texts

When permitted by the Calendar, parishes ought to consider celebrating one of the following Masses for Various Needs and Occasions:

• the Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice (#30)
  • see Lectionary for Mass, 887-891
• the Mass for use In Time of War and Civil Disturbance (#31)
  • see Lectionary for Mass, 897-901
• the Mass for Refugees and Exiles (#32).
  • see Lectionary for Mass, 927-931

Intercessions (from the FDLC)

• For all those effected by the fighting in Ukraine-- for those who have lost lives, loved ones and homes, we pray.
• For the dignity of every person and the sovereignty of every nation, for they are the work of your creation we pray.
• For leaders of nations, that they may seek diplomatic solutions to conflict and war, we pray.
• For the Church in Ukraine, that the People of God may be free to worship in peace, we pray.
• For our allies and our enemies, that God may guide them to the way of peace, we pray.
• For the courage to demand an end to war and for the grace to work toward it, we pray.
• For the people of Ukraine, those who have died, and the millions who have fled and seek refuge in other countries, especially for the children. We pray.
• For all soldiers and citizens who have lost their lives to the madness of war. We pray. 

Music Suggestions (from the FDLC)

• Anthem (Conroy)
• Bearers of Peace (Farrell)
• Dona Nobis Pacem  (Norbet) or (Kodner)
• For the Healing of the Nations (Kaan/ Wade)
• Give Us Your Peace (Muhler)
• God of Day and God of Darkness (Haugen/ BEACH SPRING)
• Let There be Peace on Earth  (Miller and Jackson)
• Make me a Channel of Your Peace (Temple)
• God of Every Nation (Reid/ PASSION CHORALE)
• This is My Song (Stone/FINLANDIA)
• Ubi Caritas (Hurd and others)
• We will walk with God (Swaziland Traditional/ Bell)
• World Peace Prayer (Haugen)