For the immigrants–
    our neighbors, our friends, our family, ourselves–
        beloved of God–
the cupped hands of Jesus
    collect our tears.

For those whose rights are being stripped away–
    our neighbors, our friends, our family, ourselves–
        beloved of God–
the cupped hands of Jesus
    collect our fears.

For those whose tender hearts break and grieve today–
    our neighbors, our friends, our family, ourselves–
        beloved of God–
the fragile hands of Jesus
    draw us near.

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