Prayer for Peace
In light of the recent tragic events in Pennsylvania, in our cities, in our country and in other violent, war-torn countries in the world, we ask our Savior to rain down everlasting peace that only He can give. May our hearts and minds be open to His precious gift, and may we reflect His light by sharing it with all we encounter.
O God, Creator of the universe, who extends your paternal concern over every creature and guides the events of history to the goal of salvation, we acknowledge your fatherly love when you break the resistance of mankind and, in a world torn by strife and discord, you make us ready for reconciliation.
Renew for us the wonders of your mercy: send forth your Spirit that He may work in the intimacy of hearts, that enemies may begin to dialogue, that adversaries may shake hands and peoples may encounter one another in harmony.
May all commit themselves to the sincere search for true peace which will extinguish all arguments, for charity which overcomes hatred, for pardon which disarms revenge.
Amen
Saint Pope John Paul II
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