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.
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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