Novena Prayer (Yakima WA)

Have mercy on us, O God, have mercy on us and forgive us for the sin of sexual abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Church, and the secrecy that has allowed this sin to fester and grow into a terrible evil that has crippled our Church and society.

Give us the interior strength and depth of character to face this plague of sexual abuse with truth, honesty, transparency, and dialogue; and lead us into a new springtime of protection for our children and restored trust in our Church. Amen. [Pray the Our Father]

The Yakima VOTF affiliate has written a letter of apology to the survivors and their families and have informed them of plans to conduct the Good Friday Novena and fast. Supporters can sign their names to this letter by going to www.votfcentralwashington.com where you can also learn more about sex abuse in the Church of Central Washington.

Invitation to meet with Survivors - The Yakima affiliate will also meet with survivors and their families on Saturday, May 7, to seek forgiveness directly from them, and listen to their stories of abuse in the Church. (2-4 p.m., Wenatchee Community Center (Veterans Hall), 512 S. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee, WA, The public is invited.)
Voice of the Faithful, Central Washington
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