Today in our prayers for the people of South Sudan.
Prayer for Peace
Pierre, Gérard, Berard
Oh eternal, God, you were with us in times of joy, and in times of tragedy. I therefore come humbly before you, Lord, today, remembering the worst days in our history. The pain and the sorrow for the little children, the young and the old, victims of famine, disease and injustice.
I remember with pain and sorrow, those victims of terror, despotism, racism and exploitation. The poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the powerless, saw a light of hope and peace of mind when the UN and the US contingents arrived. My people said, “At last there will be enough food on the table for everyone.” But today, Lord, the people are still waiting and becoming weary as days pass.
In you, Lord, they continue to place their hope, for you have said, “Blessed are those who thirst for justice. Justice will be granted unto them” and “I was hungry and you gave me food.” In your eternal and gracious peace and justice, the day will come when at last victory of peace and justice will be established in Haiti. And the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the powerless will rejoice in you. Amen.
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