Prayers on poverty

We pray for the intercession of Our Lady whose loving arms embrace those who are poor.

Inspired by Mary, full of grace, we pray for courage, strength and persistence.

A prayer which asks for God's power to transform our lives, so we can commit afresh to God's work of compassion and love.

A prayer giving thanks for the chance to connect with other people around the world and praying for hope, joy and courage as we build one global family.

This prayer encourages us to give thanks for all we have received and be moved to help build a better world for future generations.

A prayer that can be used in times of emergency or crisis. It is about our journey with God who is present in all people we meet.

We celebrate the example of Mary and all women who have answered God's call. We ask Mary's intercession to help us bring about a better world.

A poem and prayers by Sabakan, a diocesan ministry to women in the Philippines

This prayer was written to give thanks for the role of women's organisations in creating CAFOD and for the support that they continue to give.

This Lenten prayer, inspired by Psalm 147:3, asks God to heal our hearts of all that prevents us from responding to our sisters and brothers excluded by poverty.

This prayer reminds us that is is not just what we do that is important, but how we do it as we pray for women throughout the world.

This prayer inspires us to care for the earth and our neighbour, especially those who are displaced.

We pray for all those who feel darkness and despair due to the crises we face in our world today.

A prayer asking God to open our hearts to one another and to take action so that no one is beyond reach of the love and support that they need.

A prayer for all those seeking election, that they may listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.

An adapted version of the Lord's prayer, bringing out themes of solidarity, flourishing and care for creation.

A prayer by a community of people in Colombia, many of whom are displaced, sharing their hopes for their community.

We pray for the grace to respond to the Church's call to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the world's porest.

We pray that we may speak God's word and that God might do great things for us.

Inspired by a pastoral letter from Patrick, Bishop of the Diocese of Nottingham, this prayer reminds us of how the Eucharist commits us to action and how love of God and neighbour are entwined.

A prayer inspired by the tour of St Bernadette's relics in 2022, that we may walk humbly beside our brothers and sisters and be filled with love in action.