I wake up every day, united with so many people who are praying at this very moment. Our prayer makes the city vibrate to the rhythm of God—this beehive where, like bees, we need one another so much.
A city thrives thanks to so many people and groups: political leaders, economic figures, decision-makers, and those who perform the simplest tasks.
Jesus inspires our solidarity and compassion. One day, “he saw a large crowd; he had compassion on them and healed the sick.” (Mt 14:14) That day, he fed the crowd. Thank you, Lord, for taking care of us. I offer myself to the Father with you, for the happiness of humanity.
Go, little bee, take on your share of service in the city of God!
Good Father, I know you are always with me. Here I am on this new day. Place my heart once more next to the Heart of your Son Jesus, who is giving himself for me and who comes to me in the Eucharist. May your Holy Spirit make me his friend and apostle, available for his mission of compassion.
I place in your hands my joys and hopes, my works and sufferings, everything that I am and have, in communion with my brothers and sisters of this Worldwide Prayer Network. With Mary, I offer you my day for the mission of the Church and for the prayer intentions of the Pope and my Bishop for this month. Amen.
“Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.”
