Liturgical Advisory Committee17 Jun 25

A prayer for Refugee Week

This year’s Refugee Week began yesterday (Monday, 16th June) and runs until this Sunday (22nd June) which will be celebrated as Sanctuary Sunday.  To mark this, the Church of Ireland’s Liturgical Advisory Committee has shared the following prayer which can help to encourage us in our thoughts and intercessions:

Lord Jesus Christ,

you call us to show hospitality and welcome to strangers.

Fill us with your compassion

for all who make difficult and dangerous journeys.

Be with all who have endured unspeakable trauma.

Help us work for the safety and well–being of all people.

Empower us to be your light

in every place where darkness reigns. Amen.

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