O Jesus, come back into our society, our family life, our souls and reign there as our peaceful sovereign. Enlighten with the splendor of faith and the charity of your tender heart the souls of those who work for the good of the people, for your poor. Impart in them your own spirit, a spirit of discipline, order and gentleness, preserving the flame of enthusiasm ever alight in their hearts. May that day come very soon, when we shall see you restored to the center of civic life, borne on the shoulders of your joyful people.
Amen.
The background of Prayer for Society
The Prayer for Society is a Catholic prayer that highlights the communal responsibility of Christians to work towards a more just and peaceful society.
The origins of the Prayer for Society can be traced back to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. The Council emphasized the importance of social justice and the active participation of Catholics in social, economic, and political issues.
The prayer was first introduced during the pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II to France in 1980. It was created to encourage individuals to be more involved in social issues and to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their efforts towards social transformation.
The Prayer for Society has since been used in various prayer events and social justice activities, as well as during the liturgy. It aims to inspire individuals to take concrete actions towards building a more just and compassionate society, characterized by solidarity and respect for human dignity.
The prayer reminds Catholics of their call to live out the Gospel values of love, justice, and peace in their daily lives, and to work towards the transformation of society according to the teachings of Christ. It challenges individuals to be agents of change, to promote dialogue and reconciliation, and to foster unity and harmony among all people.