Prayer
Pray for Ukraine || #PrayTogether
“In times of trouble, we call on the tender mercy of God … to guide our feet to the way of peace (Luke 1:78-79).”
-Archbishop Gomez
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Let us pray together with Our Holv Father for an end to the war in Ukraine, for peace in our world, and peace in our hearts.
Watch an archived version of Pope Francis praying the Act of Consecration from Rome. #PrayTogether
Consecration Mass and Scholas call for prayers for Peace at Christ The King Church
Letter from Archbishop Gomez
Archbishop José H. Gomez condemned the invasion of Ukraine and offered his prayers for the Ukrainian community in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and their loved ones back home.
“In God, no act of love, no matter how small, and no ‘generous effort’ will ever be lost.”
-Pope Francis
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Join Archbishop Gomez in praying the rosary for peace.
U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement on Ukraine.
#PrayTogether #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/nwQ5sNSuHy
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 26, 2022
“In times of trouble, we call on the tender mercy of God … to guide our feet to the way of peace (Lk 1:78-79). May our prayers, joined with those of people around the world, help guide those waging war to end the meaningless suffering and restore peace.” –@ArchbishopGomez pic.twitter.com/shu8kkmaFY
— Archdiocese of LA (@lacatholics) February 25, 2022
#PrayForUkraine || @ArchbishopGomez shared a letter with the Catholic Ukrainian faithful of the Archdiocese of LA condemning the invasion of Ukraine and offered his prayers for the Ukrainian community in LA and their loved ones back home. Read here: https://t.co/5kU0Zg77cD.
— Archdiocese of LA (@lacatholics) February 27, 2022
SPECIAL COLLECTION
In solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters, Archbishop Gomez has invited the faithful to support the people of Ukraine. Visit the Society for the Propagation of the Faith to make an online donation and specify Ukraine Disaster in the memo box.
