The Catholic Defender: Prayer for police officers safety at work

"Lord, today, our brave police women and men go to work amidst danger.

We know their job is risky, Lord, and we fear for their safety in the line of duty.

As Psalm 147:3 says, you heal broken hearts and bind up the wounded.

Please grant them your almighty protection, a strong spirit,

and loyalty to their fellow officers who serve internationally and under the American flag.

Please stay by them and deliver them home safely to their families. Amen." 

"Saint Michael, we ask that you protect our brave police officers

against those with malice and ill will.

They're our first responders and our protectors from violence, robbery, and wickedness. 

Please walk beside them and protect them as they protect us. Amen." 

"Dear God,

You wield great power over your world and people.

And though many people need your loving care,

let me ask you to grant our local police department personalized attention today. 

Those brave men and women keep our homes, children, and businesses safe. 

You are the Lord whose great power and eternal wisdom embrace the world.

Please watch over our police officers and guide them from danger. 

Please disarm any weapon used against them, and please protect them on the road. 

In Jesus Christ's name, Amen." 

As policing is a dangerous and demanding job,

many people worry about police officers in their friend groups, families, and communities. 

But while you can't go with your local police officers everywhere, God can.

God watches over all of His children —

including those that serve their communities through policing.

As Proverbs 15:3 says: "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."