Lord, we check the news every day, and every day
we are shocked and saddened, but also inspired and encouraged.
Your Sacred Scripture says:
“What has been is what will be,
and what has been done is what will be done;
there is nothing new under the sun” (Eccl 1:9).
We share the same joys and sorrows
that men and women have experienced throughout the ages.
But what takes place today around us and throughout your world is news.
Each incident, each event is something new
because it is happening now to someone today.
This now is part of the time you redeemed,
and each someone is your beloved child destined for eternal life.
As we take in the news today, dear Lord,
inspire us to pray for those involved in the stories,
those affected by the events,
and all who announce and receive the news.
Give us the gift of awareness
and a sense of responsibility,
especially toward the most vulnerable in our society and in our world.
Expand our hearts, Lord, and give us a share of your love,
that we may embrace all that is news today. Amen.
Source: Live Christ! Give Christ! Prayers for the New Evangelization