March 24, 2020
Lord Jesus Christ, we come to you
through the intercession of your Saint and Martyr, Oscar Romero.
Your grace has made him a living example
of Your justice and compassion.
He came to know that to all who come to You for Your help,
You show Your compassion and healing power.
You are closest to us when we are weakest
and most in need of Your help.
You ask us to be close to each other,
especially the poorest, as Oscar was.
I ask You now to listen to my prayer and grant what I ask.
If what I ask is not for my own or others' good,
grant me always what is best,
that I may build your kingdom of love in our world.
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.