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We celebrate the signs of hope as people are being helped, particularly children and the vulnerable.

With more than 312 million doses of vaccine having been administered by 9 March 2021, we pray for an equitable distribution of vaccines, especially in low-income countries, so that people everywhere will be protected.

We lament the more than 2 million people who have died and the deadly impact of the pandemic on the vulnerable, especially children.

We remember the front-line, health care, and humanitarian workers around the world and the healing of bodies and minds and all of creation.

We remember the world’s leaders, especially those leading advanced-economies countries whose decision impact conditions in low-income countries.

We remember the millions suffering from food insecurity, children and youth being trafficked and the 235 million people worldwide who need living assistance.

O Lord, open our lips, and our mouth shall proclaim your praise...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

By pastor Peter Noteboom, CCC general secretary