Kyrie Eleison

Kyrie Eleison.

For those who don't speak or read Latin, this means "Lord, have mercy."

People are dying. Lord, have mercy.

People are fleeing their homes and countries to seek refuge elsewhere. Lord, have mercy.

Children are being kept in detention centers. Lord, have mercy.

Natural disasters are wreaking havoc all over the world. Floods, fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more. Lord, have mercy.

Wars are being fought. Lord, have mercy.

Some people are starving while others die from eating too much. Lord, have mercy.

We hate and fear those who are different, as we have lost the ability to dialogue about our differences. Lord, have mercy.

People are enslaved, abused, and treated like objects. Lord, have mercy.

Many are homeless, hopeless, or hurting. Lord, have mercy.

Far too often, I don't care about these things because I (and those I love) are not impacted by these things. Lord, have mercy.

We don't deserve it, but please Kyrie Eleison anyway.