We are Praying Lord, Hear our Prayer
As we join our hearts and voices with the community of all life we pray for peace in Ukraine, Russia and their neighbouring states.
All Loving God,
As the threat of war gathers once again in human hearts, we pray:
Give us a change of vision to see the injustice of killing
Give us a change of language to replace threats with dialogue
Give us a change of mind to grasp the emptiness of war
Give us a change of hearing to heal the broken relationship
Give us a change of purpose, to silence the guns, forever
Give us a change of compass, to open a pathway to the handshake
Give us a change of heart, to be agents of God’s love and mercy.
At this time when killing, maiming and destroying threaten to wipe out families and friends we pause together in a communal prayer of intercession:
May our prayer rise before you like incense O God
In your mercy lead the people of Ukraine and Russia to reconciliation and peace.
Catherine McAuley pray for your people