Prayer and Deepest Sympathy

Prince of Peace,

through your wounds, teach us to stand in solidarity

with the woundedness of others,

of creation, and of the world.

Through your resurrection,

make us people of hope –

with a vision of swords turned into ploughshares

and tears transformed into joy.

May we come together as one family,

to labour for your peace –

a shalom where all your people

may dwell in safety, 

and rest in quiet places.

Amen