Lord, Protect the Child - Catholic Relief Services · 2019-12-18 · Lord, Protect the Child O God,...

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Lord, Protect the Child O God, Our Fortress, We walk this earth among many dangers And look to you as our companion and stronghold. But we curse not our lot; For you have placed among us children, Whose glad hearts and playful spirits Have given us a glimpse of the joy that awaits us, And whose simple wisdom Has led you to call them The greatest of your disciples. From those who would hurt them … Lord, protect the child. From those who would exploit them … Lord, protect the child. From those who would deny them … Lord, protect the child. From those who would turn them away … Lord, protect the child. From illness and danger … Lord, protect the child. From war and oppression … Lord, protect the child. From fear and violence Lord, protect the child. Lord, you came among us as a vulnerable child: a poor, homeless refugee boy. Help us see your face in the faces of all children and youth. Make us their protectors, Their companions and helpers; And so, make us more like yourself. amen

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Lord, Protect the ChildO God, Our Fortress,

We walk this earth among many dangers

And look to you as our companion and stronghold.

But we curse not our lot;For you have placed among us

children,Whose glad hearts and playful spiritsHave given us a glimpse of the joy

that awaits us,And whose simple wisdomHas led you to call themThe greatest of your disciples.

From those who would hurt them … Lord, protect the child.

From those who would exploit them … Lord, protect the child.

From those who would deny them … Lord, protect the child.

From those who would turn them away … Lord, protect the child.

From illness and danger … Lord, protect the child.

From war and oppression … Lord, protect the child.

From fear and violence … Lord, protect the child.

Lord, you came among us as a vulnerable child:

a poor, homeless refugee boy.Help us see your face in the faces of all

children and youth.Make us their protectors,Their companions and helpers;And so, make us more like yourself.

amen