PRAYER FOR PEACE. Israeli troops conduct military operations in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Yunis in this Feb. 28, 2024 photo. The Archdiocese of Manila on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) asked the clergy and the faithful to include prayers for the cessation of conflicts in other nations in all Masses starting July 20. (Xinhua file photo)
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila on Tuesday asked the clergy and the faithful to include prayers for the cessation of conflicts in other nations in all Masses starting July 20.
In its Circular No. 2024 - 43, the archdiocese has included an intention in the Prayer of the Faithful in support of the appeal of Pope Francis.
"His Eminence Jose F. Cardinal Advincula requests that we pray the additional intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful during all our daily Masses," the circular signed by Manila Archdiocese Vice Chancellor Fr. Carmelo Arada read.
The archdiocese recommended two special intentions:
“We earnestly pray to God the Father almighty for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land and the world. May God cleanse the world of all violence, greed for, and misuse of power that bring suffering and death to many. Let us pray to the Lord.”
“We pray for those who suffer because of the scourge of war that peace may be granted to them soon and may all live in tranquility and freedom. Let us pray to the Lord.”
The Prayer of the Faithful is a series of prayers for special intentions that form part of the Eucharistic Celebration.
Last May, the Holy Father invited everyone to pray for peace in the world, citing the situations in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar, among others. (PNA)
