Kyrie for Afghanistan

For the people of Afghanistan, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the Christians there, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For all religious minorities in Afghanistan, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the women of Afghanistan, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the families and children of Afghanistan, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For the people there who helped anti-terrorism efforts, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For former government officials, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For those the evacuation efforts leave behind, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For those whose grief or trauma is rekindled by news from Afghanistan, I pray,
Lord, have mercy.

For all who face reprisal, oppression, and persecution, I pray, 
Lord, have mercy.

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