Special Note Regarding Kabul Attacks

I am sure that there are many heavy and troubled hearts as we hear of the news coming out of Kabul after the attack today. I ask that we all take some time today to pray for the safety of our US Troops and civilians, our allies, and the people of Afghanistan. May God protect them and guide them to safety.

God Bless Us All!
Fr. Citino

O God, author and lover of peace,
to know you is to live, to serve you is to reign;
defend against every attack those who cry to you,
so that we, who trust in your protection, may not fear the weapons of any foe.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

O God of peace, who are peace itself
and whom a spirit of discord cannot grasp,
nor a violent mind receive,
grant that those who are one in heart
may persevere in what is good
and that those in conflict
may forget evil and so be healed.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.