(from the end of his Urbi et Orbi blessing ceremony on March 27, 2020)
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
WE ADORE YOU, O LORD
Our Savior, God within us, rich in mercy, We adore You, O Lord.
Lord, King of Creation and of history, We adore You, O Lord.
Conqueror of sin and death, We adore You, O Lord.
Friend of humankind, We adore You, O Lord.
The Risen One, the Living One Who sits at the right hand of the Father, We adore You, O Lord.
WE BELIEVE IN YOU, O LORD.
Only begotten Son of the Father, descended from heaven for our salvation, We believe in You, O Lord.
Heavenly Physician Who bows down over our misery, We believe in You, O Lord.
Lamb Who was slain, You offered Yourself to rescue us from evil, We believe in You, O Lord.
Good Shepherd, You give Your life for the flock which You love, We believe in You, O Lord.
Living Bread and medicine for immortality, You give us eternal life, We believe in You, O Lord.
DELIVER US, O LORD.
From the power of satan and the seductions of the world, Deliver us, O Lord.
From the pride and presumption of being able to do anything without You, Deliver us, O Lord.
From the deceptions of fear and anxiety, Deliver us, O Lord.
From unbelief and desperation, Deliver us, O Lord.
From hardness of heart and the incapacity to love, Deliver us, O Lord.
SAVE US, O LORD.
From every evil that afflicts humanity, Save us, O Lord.
From hunger, from famine, from egoism, Save us, O Lord.
From illness, epidemics and the fear of our brothers and sisters, Save us, O Lord.
From devastating madness, from ruthless interests and from violence, Save us, O Lord.
From being deceived, from false information and from manipulation of consciences, Save us, O Lord.
COMFORT US, O LORD.
Protect Your Church, which crosses the desert, Comfort us, O Lord.
Protect humanity, terrified by fear and anguish, Comfort us, O Lord.
Protect doctors and healthcare providers exhausted by the difficulties they are facing, Comfort us, O Lord.
Protect politicians and decision-makers who bear the weight of having to make decisions, Comfort us, O Lord.
GRANT US YOUR SPIRIT, O LORD.
In the hour of trial and confusion, Grant us Your Spirit, O Lord.
In temptation and in our fragility, Grant us Your Spirit, O Lord.
In the battle against evil and sin, Grant us Your Spirit, O Lord.
In the search for what is truly good and for true joy, Grant us Your Spirit, O Lord.
In the decision to remain in You and in Your friendship, Grant us Your Spirit, O Lord.
OPEN US TO HOPE, O LORD.
Should sin oppress us, Open us to hope, O Lord.
Should hatred close our hearts, Open us to hope, O Lord.
Should sorrow visit us, Open us to hope, O Lord.
Should indifference cause us anguish, Open us to hope, O Lord.
Should death overwhelm us, Open us to hope, O Lord.
Thank you for loving us, God. We ask all this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.