Let us pray for an end to the civil unrest throughout France and for a new awakening of the Gospel  throughout Europe.  

 
Night Cafe in Paris (Vincent Van Gogh)
 

Renew Your Wonders

The world was created by the Word of God, re-created
by his redemption, and it is continually renewed by his love. Rejoicing in him we call out:

Renew the wonders of your love, Lord.

We give thanks to God whose power is revealed in nature,
and whose providence is revealed in history.
Through your Son, the herald of reconciliation, the victor of the cross,
free us from empty fear and hopelessness.

Renew the wonders of your love, Lord.

May all those who love and pursue justice, work together without deceit to build a world of true peace.
Be with the oppressed, free the captives, console the sorrowing, feed the hungry, strengthen the weak:

Renew the wonders of your love, Lord.

In all people reveal the victory of your cross. After your Son's death and burial you raised him up again in glory:
grant that the nations that once knew him, may once again come to live with him in your house, Father.

Renew the wonders of your love, Lord.

(Adapted from the Liturgy of the Hours)

Statue of St. Jeanne D'Arc (Notre Dame Cathedral)