Let us pray for a more widespread culture of non-violence, that will progress when countries and citizens alike resort less and less to the use of arms.

We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.

Tijoqo, re naq eb’ li qa parokya, che’xyu’ami li sumwank, li junajil sa’ xyanqeb’ li qas qiitz’in chirib’il rib’eb’, jo’ ajwi’ sa’ xyu’am xb’eenik li Iklees, jo’ tz’aqal xyi li junajil, ha’anaq ta junelik jun komonil, b’arwi’ na’uxmank xyu’aminkil li paab’aal, li k’amok ib’ sa’ usilal, ut b’arwi nawank xk’ulub’ankileb’ sa’ usilal, eb’ li wankeb’ sa’ rajb’al ru.

Tijoqo, re naq eb’ laj k’utunel, ha’anaqeb’ aj yeehol yaal li te’b’aaq, sa’ xk’ab’a’ naq te’xk’ut xk’anjelankil ru li usilal, choq’ reeqaj li josq’il ut li kaqal, re naq che’xyal ajwi’ xq’e, chi xtenq’ankileb’ li saaj krisyaan, a li jwal wi’chik tenq’aak te’raj.

Tijoqo, re naq eb’ li molam neke’ tenq’ank, ut neke’ waklesink ch’ool sa’ xyanqeb’ li poyanam, te’xtaw naab’aleb’ chik li qas qiitz’in te’raj ut wanqeb’ xch’ool chi okenk chi xtenq’ankileb’ li tenq’aak te’raj, jo’ ajwi’ re xsikb’aleb’ xb’ehil li tenq’al neke’ oksimank sa’ xyanqeb’ li jalan jalanq chi ab’ aj tenamit.

We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.

We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.

We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legallyabolished in every country.

We pray for small and medium-sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.

We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.

We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.

We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.

We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity ofall human life with prayer and action.

We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times.

Tijoqo, re naq eb’ li poyanam li neke’ xyu’ami li tz’eqtanaak ut li xik’ilb’ileb’ sa’ xk’ab’a’ li xpaab’aal, re naq sa’ li amaq’il tenamit wankeb’ wi’, che’xtaw xk’ulub’eb’ ut roxloq’inkileb’, li taachalq sa’ xk’ab’a’ naq qas qiitz’in qib’ chiqajunilo.