 Within every nation, tribe, and land, cause laws to be written and customs to be observed to protect the most vulnerable. Lord, in your mercy. Amen. Almighty God, on the cross, your beloved Son endured pain, death, and rejection. Bring healing to those in need, hope to any in despair, and comfort to the dying. We especially lift before you now, O Lord, those we name aloud or in the silence of our hearts. Amen.