A Kyrie Eleison for a Sick World

For the people of Nairobi, Kenya, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the Christians of Peshawar, Pakistan, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For Guangdong Province and the city of Shanwei, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the bereaved of the Navy Yard shooting, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the victims of violence in Afghanistan and Iraq, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the people of Egypt--especially the Coptic community, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the victims of flooding in Colorado, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For all who suffer in this sick world, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.