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PASTORAL LETTERS

WORKS of PRAYER and MERCY

It is possible to emerge stronger from this ordeal confronting us if each one of us
focuses on the role of prayer and mercy in our life. Let us show solidarity in doing our part
regarding prevention and showing compassion for those most-at-risk.

Let us not forget those who are sick or alone, people in our family, movement,
community, parish or mission. Let’s remain in touch with them. Let us assure them that
we are very reachable. Let us be available to those approaching the end-of-life and to their
families.

Let us make sure we are informed and share the timetable of masses available on
television. Parishes could use the technology at their disposal to record a mass not open to
the public and broadcast it on their website or post it on a YouTube channel.

Let us pray to Mary with confidence using this ancient prayer, which dates from the
3rd century: “Beneath your compassion, we take refuge, O Mother of God, do not despise
our petitions in time of trouble: but rescue us from dangers, only pure, only blessed one.”

Let us pray to St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and of Canada. St. Joseph,
protect our families, city, province and country.

May Jesus Christ keep you in his Peace!

† Christian Lépine
Archbishop of Montreal

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