Today in our prayers for the people of Spain.

Prayer for Peace

Dolores McCormack

Dear God,

You are the universal God, creator of all persons in all nations, with each one as diverse as the countries and continents from which they come. All have been touched with the beauty of your loving hand.

Because of your presence in the life of Jesus Christ, we can comprehend better your great love for all people.

Because of Christ’s compassion and heartache in the experience of injustice, we know something of the anguish you must feel when wars and destructive causes bring suffering to your children.

We pray for the leaders and promoters of peace. May the stalwarts of every nation be strengthened in their resolve to fight injustice with love. May multitudes rise to support the process of peace.

Help us to uphold in our prayers the victims of violence as well as the champions of peace.

Help us be aware that in our homes, in our communities, and in all our relationships, peace must begin with us. May we be strengthened with Christlike personalities that will enable us to love, to understand others, to be able to see another’s point of view, and accept their right to think differently.

Help all people to be the leaven of peace in their own sphere of influence. May we respond to your love.

In the name of the prince of peace, Jesus the Christ, we pray. Amen.