The response to the petitions is We Decry This Needless Suffering
For those fleeing their countries of origin because of fear, violence, and poverty. We Decry This Needless Suffering
For the all the migrants, especially Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his daughter Valeria who drowned crossing the Rio Grande and all the families mourning the loss of loved ones who died during their journey. We Decry This Needless Suffering
That the president, politicians, advisors, and members of Congress and the Cabinet inflicting these tragic conditions on migrants and refugees will realize that their actions are torturous and immediately stop the violence. We Decry This Needless Suffering
For an end to scapegoating immigrants and refugees for political gain. We Decry This Needless Suffering
For the families and children who have been separated and put into U.S. concentration camps. We Decry This Needless Suffering
For the children living in filth and inhumane conditions in the detention centers. We Decry This Needless Suffering
For the men, women, and children stuffed in cells and cages without proper food, water, and access to hygiene. We Decry This Needless Suffering
For those good-hearted people watching the suffering of immigrants in the news and feeling powerless to enact change that they realize they can do their part. We Decry This Needless Suffering
God, show us how to rise up and stop this terrible suffering. Give us the willingness, as individuals, groups, parishes, and as a society to overcome and stop the heinous immigration policies being created and enacted. Give hope to our suffering brothers and sisters, redeem us from our hesitancy to act, and help this country to realize the brutality. Amen.