Increase Our Compassion

O Christ, who came to heal the hurt of the world and who reached out in mercy to the least and the lowest, grant that we might have that kind of compassion for the world of our day.  Fortify the  hands which seek to destroy prejudice, poverty and ignorance.  Compel us to spread abroad the love of God until the whole world knows of your saving grace.  In your most blessed Name we ask it.  Amen.