“A Prayer for the Poor” calls on God to remember those in need while also asking for guidance to help us become instruments of His love. Composed by the Padre Pio Foundation of America, this beautiful prayer reminds us of our Christian duty to care for the vulnerable through feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, caring for the sick, clothing the naked, and seeking justice for the oppressed.
A Prayer For The Poor
Video — A Prayer For The Poor
Heavenly Father, we remember and place before You the intentions of our poorest brothers and sisters. We ask You to bring comfort to the destitute and healing to those who suffer in body or spirit.
Help us to be instruments of Your love so that, following Your Son’s example, we may show compassion for the poor and neglected. May Your grace find expression in our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, care for the sick, clothe the naked, and seek justice for the oppressed.
Help us, through your Holy Spirit, to turn sorrow and suffering into joy.
We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who for our sakes became poor and lived among us. Amen.