Following the invitation of Pope Francis with special prayers to Mary on the feast of the Annunciation, we the Australian Catholic community continue to do whatever we can.
Forgive us for war, O Lord.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, born in the shadows of bombs falling on Kyiv,
have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, who died in a mother’s arms in a bunker in Kharkiv,
have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, a 20-year-old sent to the frontlines, have mercy on us!
Lord Jesus, who still behold armed hands in the shadow of your Cross, have mercy on us!
Forgive us, O Lord.
Pope Francis, 16 March 2022