As the world continues to watch the horrors unfolding in Ukraine, and our media is consumed by images of war and strife, I echo the call of our Holy Father for prayer and for peace. I ask that all of us take serious and dedicated time to pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, for those of Ukrainian descent who are watching the country and people they love be subject to violence, for an end to violence and bloodshed, and for peace in our world.
I also ask that you join me in prayer for the Ukrainian Catholics here in Stamford and throughout the country as they face this disaster unfolding with relatives and friends in the midst of the conflict.
Finally, Pope Francis has asked the faithful around the world to make March 2nd, Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting and prayer for an end to this conflict.
As the Holy Father prayed earlier this week: May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war.
The previous reflection originally appeared on Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Facebook page. Follow the Bishop for daily reflections and weekly homilies. To learn more about how Catholic Relief Services is helping our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, please click here.
