A Prayer

 
Precious Father,Wonderful Lord Jesus, Abiding Holy Spirit, In this battle, we will not turn back.No matter how much suffering we must endure, we will stand and fight to the very end.

We are willing to die for you, precious Lord.
In our grief over many things on earth, we come to your Cross on bended knee.

We see the terrible sin of the world and we see the temptation taking the world apart.

In these moments of so much defeat, we shall not turn back.

In these moments when it seems all is lost, we look to you and see the victory.

In these moments when it seems we are the only person left standing, we now turn to you and see you standing by our side encouraging us to persevere.

How can we not carry on?

How can we not give all we have and give all we are in this struggle?

Our sacrifice and cause for you is just.

Our hearts are full of your fire of love and compassion.

When we are injured, do not let us falter, but keep us fighting even when we are overcome by the darkness.

In you, we see the Light, for you are the Light.

In you, we see the victory at the end of these days, for you have given us the victory over this life.

We praise your name in all ways and in all circumstances.
In the name of God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit who lives in me and touches me.

Amen 
John G. Camarillo
 

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