From August 1, 201 unti! "anuary 1, 201# God of mercy and compassion, we come to you in our need and lift up to you our nation as we prepare for the apostolic visit of Pope Francis. After every invo$ation %e say together& Bless your Church Lord! That we may be faithful to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth Bless your Church Lord! That we may be eager to meet and listen to Pope Francis Bless your Church Lord! That we may be compassionate with the poor and the needy Bless your Church Lord! That we may be merciful with the wea and the lost Bless your Church Lord! That we may humbly confess our sins and return to God Bless your Church Lord! That we may fre!uently and devoutly receive "oly Communion Bless your Church Lord! 'et us pray God our Father, we are all your children. #ae of us a nation of mercy and compassion eager to meet Pope Francis. #ae us a nation of holiness and heroism through Christ our $ord. %men