Isaiah 62.6 - Let us pray for the Church and for the world…

Isaiah 62.6 - Let us pray for the Church and for the world…

Let us pray for the Church and for the world, and let us thank God for his goodness. May the leaders of our country rule with justice. May righteousness be our shield and our protector. May the country be at peace; and the people be blessed. May the herds increase; and the fish in the lakes be many. May the fields yield abundantly; may the harvests be great. May all artisans and traders see the benefit of their labours. May we and our enemies turn from strife and seek peace. May the strength of the Lord support all who are sick. May the Lord’s love comfort the bereaved, the oppressed, widows, orphans, and the lonely. May the paths and roads of the world be swept clean of all dangers. The Lord of mercy is with us.  Amen. – from the Liturgy of the Church of the Congo