Prayers of the Pope

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Deliver us, O Father

Deliver us, O Father
from the evil that our actions generate
in so many ways when they are reckless.
Make our work
useful to the family of men,
in accordance with your will!
Let it respond to the needs
Of this ever-increasing family,
And to the needs of nations and of all societies.
Make our work
Serve to give every individual person
A life worthy of humanity
In justice and peace!

May 15, 1985

Queen of Peace

Holy Virgin,
You who lived in faith
The difficult moments of family life,
Secure peace for nations at war
And help the families of the world
To carry out their indispensable
Mission of peace.


December 12, 1993