As we continue to travel on the Lenten journey toward Easter, let us pray this powerful prayer for environmental justice provided by Network, an organization that lobbies for Catholic social justice:  “God of humanity, open our eyes to the rightful priority of people over money and power in our politics.  God of abundance, let the wisdom of our democracy be guided by the richness and diversity of the American people.  God of liberation, free our democracy and our elected officials from the stranglehold of money and special interests.  God of conversion, soften the hearts of our lawmakers and open them to needed reforms in our democratic institutions.  God of unity, energize people of goodwill across the nation to join movements for positive change.  God of righteousness, help us create a democracy that addresses the needs of the silenced and the marginalized.  God of truth, restore the faith of the American people in the promise and the spirit of our democracy.  God of reconciliation, help us shape a shared national identity rooted in kindness and healthy civil discourse.  Amen.”   Also, consider calling 202-953-6731 to tell both your Senators to oppose weakening of the Toxic Substances Act 1219and protect the EPA’s authority to regulate toxic chemicals, to protect clean air and safe water in every community, and to oppose the SPEED Act (S. 3224) and the PERMIT Act ( H.R. 3898) environmental rollbacks that harm our planet.