A Litany for Healing

Lord, have mercy..........Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy..........Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy..........Lord, have mercy

Protect all children, Lord..........With your enduring love
Grant us the grace, Lord..........To protect and nourish the innocent
Preserve our nation, Lord..........To be chaste and pure in love

For children wounded and tearful..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children confused or alone..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children afraid or abandoned..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children beaten..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children who sleep in fear..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children afraid to go home..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children afraid of their abusers..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children assaulted..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For children whose innocence has been stolen..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!

For those who cannot trust..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For those who cannot love..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!
For those whose hearts are filled with fear..........Save, heal and protect them, O Lord!