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First, to God. And to all people who help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey thank Americans and all people of goodwill throughout the world for their prayers,\u201d the bishops said. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryknollmagazine.org\/2022\/03\/maryknoll-mission-society-a-prayer-for-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prayers move mountains<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Ukrainians \u201care grateful to all who stay informed, who counter disinformation, and who advocate for justice, a truly just peace,\u201d said the bishops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They concluded, \u201cIn their name, we ask that you continue until God\u2019s truth prevails. 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