Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse - 12 April 2019

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has highlighted the importance of prayer and suggested to Pope Francis that the worldwide Catholic Church should join together in a day of prayer. The Holy Father has welcomed this initiative.

In the Cycle of Prayer for England and Wales, this day is marked every year on the Friday of the fifth week of Lent.

List of resources at:

www.catholicnews.org.uk/day-of-prayer-abuse-survivors-120419

These bidding prayers can be used during Mass on Friday 12 April and also weekend Masses:

For those whose lives are affected by the enduring and painful memory of sexual abuse and physical violence; may their families, friends and supporters renew their trust and security in loving relationships. May all members of the Church be instruments of healing.

Lord, in your mercy...

For leaders of the Church; may they lead with humility and mercy and seek to protect the vulnerable and the least.

Lord, in your mercy...