Lord, have mercy.
R./ Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When we prioritize screens over being in your presence,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When we allow our minds to wander endlessly through the realms of cyberspace,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When we succumb to the restlessness of constant online engagement,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When we allow ourselves to be isolated in our digital experience,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When our digital habits distract us from the beauty of your creation,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When we seek validation from social media or gaming scores,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
When our screens keep us from authentic communion with you and others,
R./ Christ, have mercy.
For the insight to balance our use of technology to seek you above all else,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
For the grace to be discerning users of media and recognize when our digital habits lead us away from you,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
For the courage to cultivate moments of silence in our spiritual lives amid the digital noise,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
For the strength to develop authentic relationships that are an expression of Trinitarian communion,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
For the grace to use technology for your glory and the good of all people,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
For the courage to live authentically both online and offline,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
For the ability to become media mindful and examples of holiness in the digital age,
R./ Lord, grant us wisdom.
Jesus Master, guide us to use technology with wisdom and authenticity. Dispel the restlessness in our hearts through awareness of your presence amidst the noise of the online world. Grant us the courage to be true to ourselves as your disciples in all our digital interactions. May our online presence reflect the light of your love that is within us. We ask this of you, Christ our Way, Truth, and Life. Amen.