Los Angeles: Archbishop leads prayers for those "hurting" in immigration raids

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Source: Angelus

Archbishop José H Gomez led prayers for those "hurting" in the wake of ongoing federal immigration sweeps and clashes between protestors and law enforcement in Los Angeles and other cities at a special Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Tuesday. Pablo Kay Editor-in-Chief of the Los Angeles Diocesan paper Angelus writes:

The noon Mass was part of a designated "Day of Prayer for Peace and Unity" on June 11, in which parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles were asked to offer daily Mass "to pray for our nation, and especially for our immigrant and local community during this tumultuous time."

In his homily, Archbishop Gomez acknowledged "we are facing a challenging moment in our city and many of our neighbours are frightened."

"There is too much tension, too much uncertainty and violence," said the Archbishop, who called for prayers for "our neighbours who are hurting, good-hardworking men and women, people of faith" as well as for police and civic leaders.

Some 150 people attended the Mass, despite longer travel times due to ramp closures along freeways around downtown LA, where a nightly curfew had been established the night before by LA Mayor Karen Bass. .

To read on, visit: https://angelusnews.com/local/la-cathoics/gomez-mass-june-raids/

Watch a video of Archbishop Gomez' homily: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2F9NW1wY08&t=207s