From time to time, I find myself reminded of how fortunate those of us are who experience the freedom to worship without the fear of reprisal. Here is a short meditation for anyone who truly appreciates that freedom - and for those for whom it seems just a dream.
Little Canticle 8
God of liberty, you have
bestowed on us in The West a wonderful freedom; we are privileged to enjoy more
liberty than most others at any time in the whole of history.
Give us a deep sense of that
privilege; show us how to use it to support those who are not free.
Let us bring prayers for all
the world's suffering peoples and keep our fellow Christians who cannot worship
you openly, constantly before you.
Comfort them in
their anguish; strengthen them iagainst their fear.
Protect their friends and their
relatives; show them your face; give them your peace.
Other 'Little Canticles', meditations in this format, can be found here