for the needs of others

God of love whose compassion never fails,

we bring you the sufferings of the world;

the needs of the homeless,

the cries of the prisoners,

the pains of the sick and injured,

the sorrow of the bereaved,

the helplessness of the elderly and weak.

According to their needs and your great mercy,

strengthen and relieve them in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

- prayer of St. Anslem