Today in our prayers for the people of Hungary.

Prayer for Peace

Eva M. Erickson

Make us know your ways, O God,
you, most splendid light of creation, which is without beginning or end.
You are one of such great glory, it almost blinds us!
With thankfulness we realize that you bless our souls each day
for in each of us, you have placed heaven and earth and all of creation.
You have arranged the entire universe according to your will.
All of creation mirrors your divine love.
Open our minds and hearts to see you and all of heaven and earth
in ourselves and in everyone we meet.

Make us know your ways, O Jesus,
most beautiful, shining fire, burning in our world and burning in our souls.
We open our hearts and minds to you today, asking for you
to fill us, to fill our communities, and our world with your peace which we so desperately need.
You brought light into the darkness of our human lives.
Through you we are part of the kingdom, this vision of eternal peace.
Make us know your ways, O Holy Spirit,
you, life that gives life.
You are the cause of all movement.
You are the breath of all creatures.
You are the salve that purifies our souls and the ointment that heals our wounds.
You are the fire that warms our hearts and the light that guides our feet.
Let all the world praise you.
Move through creation with the peace only you can give.

Make us know your ways, O Holy Trinity.
We come before you, hurt, wounded, restless, and lonely.
Grant us that we may see your light and experience the warmth of your burning love.
Heal our wounded souls and grant us your peace.

Make us know your ways, O God.
Amen.