Jesus, you gave your people the means to avoid the disasters that are caused by sin. You taught them the truth, you prayed for them...even when you shed tears over Jerusalem. Help us, Lord, to love men as you love them. Give us a generous heart that intercedes for them. Help us to warn them of the dangers of sin so that as many people as possible can escape from it. Help us also to respect their freedom, like you, by praying and offering our lives for them.
Lord, help us to never give in to the despair that weakens us. Help us to work like you for the redemption of men and society. Help us to lift our heads and place our hope in you, who are the Lord of the world and of history.

Fr. Marie