Monument Valley, Utah
Opening Prayer
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness -Psalm 17:15 (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord! -Psalm 146: 5-10 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin May I sow righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up my fallow ground; for it is time to seek You, O Lord, until You come and rain righteousness on me. -Hosea 10:12 (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. -Mark 11:11-12 (Think deeply on the life and words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others In all my prayers for others, I always pray with Joy -Philippians 1:4 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters. We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. -Prayer for Migrants and Refugees 
Nogales, Mexico
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