Prayer

Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict, 

and ask that God may give us peace: 

for the service men and women 

who have died in the violence of war, 

each one remembered by and known to God; 

may God give peace. 

God give peace. 

For all members of the armed forces 

who are in danger this day, 

remembering family, friends 

and all who pray for their safe return; 

may God give peace. 

God give peace. 

For civilian women, children and men 

whose lives are disfigured by war or terror, 

calling to mind in penitence 

the anger and hatreds of humanity; 

may God give peace. 

God give peace. 

For peacemakers and peacekeepers, 

who seek to keep this world secure and free; 

may God give peace. 

God give peace. 

As we honour the past, 

may we put our faith in your future; 

for you are the source of life and hope, 

now and for ever. 

Amen.