“For captives and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord!” This is a spiritual work of mercy commanded by the Lord Jesus, and the Church.
Prayers for the protection, and release of Bishops Boulos Yazigi and Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim, kidnapped on April 22, 2013.
For Jesuit Father Paolo Dall’Oglio, kidnapped on July 29, 2013.
For the 230 school girls kidnapped in Chibok, Nigeria on April 15, 2014, 11 kidnapped on May 6th.
16 Christians including young boys and girls, abducted October 5th, 2014 in Knayeh, Syria
For the Salesian priest, Father Thomas Uzhunnalil missing in Yemen. It is believed that he was kidnapped March 4, 2016.
And for all held captive for the faith. For all those persecuted for the faith, let us pray to the Lord!
Kyrie eleison! Kyrie eleison! Kyrie eleison!