My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples — Isaiah 56:7
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In the words of Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church:
“The Church is with its people…. The Church of Christ brings the Eucharistic Savior to those who are experiencing critical moments in their life, who need the strength and hope of the resurrection.”
Friends, let us gather, in person or virtually, as a Eucharistic family here at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels and remember our brothers and sisters in Ukraine who themselves are unable to gather. Let us not simply stand by, watching the violence, suffering and death from afar, rather, let us reach out in loving support for “those who are wounded, for those who are discouraged, for the refugees who are on the roads….”
“In times of trouble, we call on the tender mercy of God…to guide our feet to the way of peace. (Luke 1:78-79)”
– Archbishop José Gomez
We invite you to lift our suffering brothers and sisters in prayer, and for a donation of any amount, we will light a candle as an expression of that prayerful support. Let us fill the Cathedral with the light of our love and solidarity during this dangerous time of crisis.
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Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace,
we come to you in support of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, the innocent victims caught up in the violence of war. In a special way we seek your loving consolation for those who have lost their loved ones, their homes, their livelihood. Comfort them and strengthen them, especially the little children, and protect the multitudes forced to seek refuge from this senseless bloodshed.
Touch the hearts of the aggressors, move them to conversion. Provide wisdom and strength to those in authority that they might seek a just peace that recognizes the dignity and sovereignty of the Ukrainian people. Loving God, whose thoughts are of peace, not affliction, banish this violence from our midst and wipe away all tears.
Amen.
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Sponsor a Candle
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We invite you to offer your pray petition and have a candle lit in solidary with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. As our Cathedral priests light your candle, they will pray for both you and your intention. All donation proceeds will be sent to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Ukraine.
If you wish to donate by mail, send your check made out to "Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels" and in the memo, write Unkraine Candles and mail it to:
By Mail
Ukraine Candles
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012 >> Oprima para español.
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