Tuesday, February 8, 2011

For those battered and beaten

Father of Consolation,

I pray this afternoon for all those who might be battered and beaten by those who claim to love them unconditionally; by those who appear as their protectors, husbands, fathers, boyfriends; by those whose actions should be the polar opposite of what actually transpires in daily life.

I pray for the well being of their children.  I pray for the restoration of their dignity, the healing of their wounds both visible and invisible, the realization that no human being is worthy of inflicting injury and damage to such an extent.

I for the psychological health of everyone impacted by the blows and bruises.  May each stakeholder find the strength to emancipate themselves from the slavery of chaos and abuse, fully knowledgeable of your relentless love and support, especially in tribulation of this magnitude.

Come to their aid and lift their spirits so that they may live in joy and peace.

Amen.

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