Sustain together in undiminished hope, O God of hope, those who continue to labor with undiminished determination to build peace in the land from which, of old, out of brokenness, violence and destruction, nevertheless hope emerged for so many of faith. . . . Bless all the spiritual seed of Abraham together with the light […]
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Father of all mercies, we pray for the families who have fled their homes in fear. We lift up the mothers and fathers who have escaped with only their children, leaving everything else behind. Their country has changed, their lives will never be the same and they are afraid of the future. Lord, you are […]
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God of all creation, bring justice and peace to our world.Teach us to be peacemakers. Guide us in our pursuit ofjustice and the common good. Inspire us to welcome all, forgiveall, and love all. Direct us as we walk in the shadow of Jesus: theWay, the Truth, and the Life. Inspire us to perceive the […]
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Almighty God!After almost a century of mistrust and fratricide,you inspired Jews, Christians, and Muslimsto take the path of reconciliation in the Middle East…We ask for your forgiveness, O God,yet we find it hard to forgive our past enemies.May Your Words touch those who still stray in the wilderness of vengeful violence,forgetting your command to “forgive […]
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God of mercy and compassion,of grace and reconciliation,pour your power upon all your children in the Middle East:Jews, Muslims and Christians,Palestinians and Israelis.Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope,oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation,that violent encounters may be replaced by loving embraces,and peace and justice could be experienced by all. […]
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