Almighty Father, Creator of Heaven, Earth, and all that dwells within both realms, 
we, the faithful lament the loss of our brothers and sisters in Christ from full commuion in His Church. 
Thus we pray with open minds, outstretched arms, and sorrowful hearts 
that our fellow Christians may experience reconciliation with the Holy Church. 
We pray for the souls of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and all Protestant leaders who denied Your Church. 

We pray for not only the spirits of our Catholic brethren, 
but for all Christians who have passed from this world. 
Lord God, Most Understanding and Merciful, your only Son was condemned to agonizing death 
at the hands of evil men so that we may be delivered into eternal life.
Let not schism and suspicion taint Your servants. 
Instead, allow us to celebrate Your appointed Mass as one joyful Catholic and Apostolic Church.

Amen.

 

[© 1999 by Nicholas Gary Phillips. Write ngphilli@bulldog.unca.edu for permission to repost and distribute.]
Revised on 7 July 2002 by St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church