Gay praying

Amen.

#8. May we find strength in our shared experiences and unity in our struggles.
Take the moments you see the pride symbols to pray for the LGBTQ+ family members, coworkers, and neighbors.

2. Thank you for the opportunity to be a beacon of peace and acceptance in the world.

Help us to spread peace and acceptance wherever we go, shining your light in the darkness.

“Pervasive LGBTQ-affirming promotions may tempt us to despair or outrage.
But rather than anger or heated arguments, Paul entreats us to pray “in every place” (1 Tim 2:8 ESV). A Prayer for Gay Pride: Hope for a Future of Acceptance
Dear God,
In this season of Gay Pride, we pray for a future of acceptance and love.

I give you a few points to guide your prayers this month.

1. Thank you for creating us exactly as we are, with unique gifts and talents to share with the world. Thank you for the gift of unity and solidarity.
Amen.

#4.
Help us to embrace our true selves and to find joy in the journey of self-discovery. James 1:5). Pray the LGBTQ+ people in your life would see these godly traits in you and other believers.

4. In the podcast, Lecrae talks to many Christians who left the LGBTQ+ community and now belong to God, namely Jackie Hill Perry and Richard Matthews.

Grant us the grace to forgive those who have hurt us and to move forward with love in our hearts.
Pray for these brothers and sisters as they groan for the redemption of their bodies (Rom 8:23), learn to receive God’s love, and find their joy in Christ and the Christian community.

7.

A Prayer for Gay Pride: Healing Wounds, Building Bridges

Heavenly Father,

As we come together to celebrate Gay Pride, we ask for your healing touch. Thank you for the opportunity to celebrate who we are. Turn the darkness around us into light.

Lord, open the hearts and eyes of the parents who have abandoned their children and bring back those special children who have left your church.

In your will is peace.

Amen.

Composed by parent members of the Catholic Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Persons of the Archdiocese of los Angeles.

ENGLISH

PRAYERS FOR GAY AND LESBIAN CATHOLICS AND THEIR PARENTS –> cmlgp-prayers.pdf

SPANISH

Help us to stand in solidarity with one another, supporting and uplifting our community.

Help us to advocate for equality and freedom, speaking out against discrimination and injustice.

Gay praying

#8. May we find strength in our shared experiences and unity in our struggles. Take the moments you see the pride symbols to pray for the LGBTQ+ family members, coworkers, and neighbors.

2. Thank you for the opportunity to be a beacon of peace and acceptance in the world. Help us to spread peace and acceptance wherever we go, shining your light in the darkness.

1. Thank you for creating us exactly as we are, with unique gifts and talents to share with the world. Thank you for the gift of unity and solidarity.Amen.

#4.Help us to embrace our true selves and to find joy in the journey of self-discovery. James 1:5). Pray the LGBTQ+ people in your life would see these godly traits in you and other believers.

7. A Prayer for Gay Pride: Healing Wounds, Building Bridges

#8. May we find strength in our shared experiences and unity in our struggles.
Take the moments you see the pride symbols to pray for the LGBTQ+ family members, coworkers, and neighbors.

2. Thank you for the opportunity to be a beacon of peace and acceptance in the world.

Help us to spread peace and acceptance wherever we go, shining your light in the darkness.

1. Thank you for creating us exactly as we are, with unique gifts and talents to share with the world. Thank you for the gift of unity and solidarity.
Amen.

#4.
Help us to embrace our true selves and to find joy in the journey of self-discovery. James 1:5). Pray the LGBTQ+ people in your life would see these godly traits in you and other believers.

7.

A Prayer for Gay Pride: Healing Wounds, Building Bridges