A prayer by Sister Theresa Kotturan of the Sisters of Charity and a representative at the United Nations
O loving and gracious Creator
Your love embraces all members of the human family,
Your care extends to the least of those among us,
To all our brothers and sisters in every part of the earth.
You call us to mature love and concern for the entire human community,
You call us as individuals, as a nation, as a united community of nations.
Let us hear this prayer in our hearts and respond with faith and good will.
God of compassion,
Walk alongside all of your global stewards,
who work to create a more just and peaceful world.
Equip the United Nations community with a sense of urgency and humility
That lets your will be done.
Teach the world’s leaders to forgive,
To extend welcome across borders.
Show the world a new path beyond greed, oppression and division.
Bless all our efforts toward uniting peoples and nations.
Bless the United Nations
As it strives to be an authentic community,
As it witnesses to the needs of all, to the rights of all, including mother Earth.
Grant us the wisdom and grace
To become a true global family
And witness your reign on this earth.
Amen