Weekly Reflection

This week, rather than writing our weekly Gospel Reflection, we have included prayers asking for peace in our world, particularly in the Middle East. 

May we pray for the people who are suffering in these times of conflict, that there may be an enduring calm to the Holy Land of Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike.

St John Vianney, 

Pray for us. 

Prayer for Peace

 Dear God,

For those involved in conflict & war, 

especially those in Russia & the Ukraine, Palestine and Israel,

The innocent,

The guilty,

The injured,

Orphaned,

Widowed,

Dead,

Politicians

Peacemakers, 

Relief workers.

For those involved in conflicts, 

Bring comfort,

Compassion,

Sustenance,

Repentance,

Forgiveness,

Healing ,

Tears,

Love,

And a peace that can endure.

Amen 

By John Burch  (copyright) 

Prayer for Peace in the Middle East 

Lord Jesus Christ, 

The Holy Land is once again struck by violence, hatred, and death. Lord, look with mercy upon the land that was your earthly home. 

Receive the deceased into your presence. Comfort those who mourn, are wounded, or forced to flee. Be close to all who are full of fear and despair. 

You are our peace and the light of the nations, put an end to the spiral of terror and suffering in the Holy Land and in the whole Middle East. 

Let peace and justice flourish at the holy sites. You are our refuge. 

Let the people be safe in your Love. 

Have mercy on us and on our time. Amen.