Heavenly Father , you make every person in your divine image.
You know our needs and you fulfill our desires.
You protect us when we are fragile and give us courage for each new day.

Help us to understand the power and wisdom of human vulnerability.
Open our hearts to accept our weakness in your strength.
Give us the courage to break down the barriers that separate us from one another.
Enable us to reach out lovingly to all your children, so that, together, we may all participate fully in parish life and worship.

Make us grateful for the talents and abilities that all people can share with the Church.
Guide our actions to create truly welcoming communities that are open to the gifts of each individual, celebrating our interdependence with respect for all life.

Help us to appreciate all those, living with disabilities, who contribute their time and talents, even in the face of obstacles or misunderstanding.
We look to the future with optimism and with faith in you, as we pursue our call to provide justice and fullness of life for all people with disabilities.

We pray that every man, woman, and child may develop their potential.

We offer you these prayers as one flock, following the same shepherd, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.