Pray with the global church

God of All Comfort, we lift up the parish of Medjugorje as they face the wounds of desecration and arson. You are near to the brokenhearted and save those crushed in spirit; let Your presence be their solace and strength. Transform this place of sorrow into a beacon of forgiveness, where mercy triumphs over judgment. Multiply what was stolen and use it as a testimony for Your faithful provision and care for Your people. Reveal Jesus to those who defiled and destroyed, that they may encounter the One who forgives and restores. Guard the hearts of the faithful from bitterness and retaliation, and let peace reign where division has sown discord. May worship rise anew from the ashes, glorifying Your name. To You, the God of peace and reconciliation, we entrust this parish, in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.