Lord Jesus Christ,
your Heart still cherishes all the redeemed and is moved to pity for every human need.
Aware of your invitation, "Come to Me,"
we pray for the afflicted, the sick, the confused,
for all broken hearts, and shattered lives.
We bring to you all their material, emotional, and spiritual needs as well as our own.
By the love that led you to take flesh of the Virgin Mary,
we pray that you might enfold us all in your merciful love heal our wounds and grant us what accords with your holy will.