beacon of light and truth,
make us strong in love and hope,
to grow in respect for life, to be wise custodians of the common home and to live an authentic fraternity.
May it heal the wounds of the world
and drive away every shadow of division from our country.
Heart of Jesus
pierced with love on the cross,
from whose wounded side
the water of life and the blood of love sprang forth,
grant us wisdom and strength,
to break down every wall of selfishness and exclusion,
all forms of violence and injustice,
and all acts of corruption and impunity.
Heart of Jesus,
May your peace reign among us again. Teach us to listen, like Mary,
to the cry of the poor,
to commit ourselves to them.
God of loves, Holy Eucharist,
look at the people of your heart.
Save Ecuador!
Amen.
This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.
Walter Sánchez Silva is a senior writer for ACI Prensa (https://www.aciprensa.com). With more than 15 years of experience, he has reported from important ecclesial events in Europe, Asia and Latin America during the pontificates of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. E-mail: walter@aciprensa.com