Prayer Campaign for Justice & Mercy
We invite all people—including prisoners, victims, families, law enforcement personnel, those in the justice system, and all those touched by the violence of crime—to join in the Prayer Campaign for Justice and Mercy. Simply say the prayer below each day, asking the God of Justice and Mercy to touch your heart and the hearts of all those touched by crime.
You can download the prayer below, which is available in both English and Spanish, and make copies of the prayer for distribution in prisons, parishes, schools, justice groups, nursing homes, etc. We currently send it to prison chaplains in the prisons we serve, who make it available to inmates.
You can also ask your pastor to include it in the parish bulletin, or to make copies available in the church. You also might want to post it on a website so that more people can join in this prayer campaign.
A Daily Prayer for Justice and Mercy
Jesus, united with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
give us your compassion for those in prison.
Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory.
Soften the hard of heart, the captives of anger.
Free the innocent; parole the trustworthy.
Awaken the repentance that restores hope.
May prisoners’ families persevere in their love.
Jesus, heal the victims of crime. They live with the scars.
Lift to eternal peace those who die.
Grant victims’ families the forgiveness that heals.
Give wisdom to lawmakers and to those who judge.
Instill prudence and patience in those who guard.
Make those in prison ministry bearers of your light,
for all of us are in need of your mercy!
Amen.
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Click here to download PDF of justice and mercy prayer
Click here to download PDF of guardian angel prayer in English
Click here to download PDF of guardian angel prayer in Spanish