Make us worthy, Lord,
to serve our fellow-men throughout the world
who live and die in poverty and hunger.
Give them through our hands, this day their daily bread,
and by our understanding love, give peace and joy.
Further reading
This prayer asks that daily bread, peace and joy reach others through our hands and understanding. Mother Teresa’s A Simple Path brings prayer into conversation with practical service, offering a way to reflect on the connection between love of God and care for a neighbor.
A Simple Path by Mother Teresa (hardcover) on Amazon (paid link)