A Prayer for the Games of Paris

On the occasion of the Paris Games, this prayer was proposed by the Council of Christian Churches in France (CECEF) with the desire that everyone can take it as their own.

God, source of true joy, in your Son Jesus Christ you have called all nations to form a people of praise to celebrate you. Let us lead the race to the end.

God who is God, look now on France, which will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Grant that they may organize this event in joy, peace and fraternity.

Pour out your Holy Spirit on all those who are working for the realization of the games, on all the people who will come from the four corners of the Earth and on the athletes.

Grant them the virtue necessary to give the best of themselves. May athletes get the support - in times of joy and trial, of successes and failures – from their loved ones, their coaches and our prayers.

Help the French people, Lord, as they welcome all those who have come from all over the world.

Brought together in the common passion for sport with the motto of the Olympic Games"faster, higher, stronger - together", let them together convey your love for every human being.

In Jesus name we pray,

Amen