Prayer for Those Who Do Not Know Jesus
SYMBOLS
[℣] Leader [℟] Response [Ⱥ] All together
SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
DEDICATION
Eternal and merciful Father, I thank YOU for the gift of YOUR Divine Son who suffered, died and rose for the salvation of all mankind. I also thank YOU for my Catholic faith and ask YOUR help to grow in faith, hope and love by prayer, by acts of mercy, sacrifice and penance, by reflecting on YOUR Word, and by frequent participation in the Holy Eucharist.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I lift up to YOU those whose hearts have not yet encountered YOUR love through Jesus YOUR son. Shine YOUR light into their darkness and let YOUR truth break through every barrier. Soften their hearts to hear YOUR voice and open their eyes to see the beauty of YOUR grace. Surround them with people who reflect YOUR kindness, patience, and compassion. Let their hearts be stirred with a longing for peace that only YOU can give. Draw them gently into YOUR embrace, until they know YOU; that YOU are their Savior, Friend, and Lord.
In precious name of Jesus, and the intercession of our Blessed Mother. Amen.
CONCLUDE WITH PSALM 23 (Optional)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul; he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
[℣] May the divine assistance remain always with us, [℟] and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. [Ⱥ] Amen.
SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.