Prayer to Christ in His Hidden and Public Life

Christ in the womb of Mary, save the unborn and bless their defenders.

Christ the child, shield the innocent and uphold those who guide them.

Christ the adolescent, lead our impressionable youth and sanctify their role models.

Christ the worker, strengthen all who toil for subsistence and inspire fairness and honesty in the workplace.

Christ the teacher, help us learn charity, gratitude, and forgiveness in place of indulgence, ignorance, and arrogance.

Christ the healer, imbue the medical and scientific community with a full respect for every human life.

Christ crucified, comfort the afflicted and soften hardened hearts.

Christ resurrected, save us all.

Amen.