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May our world
come to know God’s peace and justice.
Let us pray.
O God of mercy and forgiveness,
we stand before you in pain,
in fear, and in grief.
We know you desire good
for your people,
which is why we are stunned
when we face the terror
of September 11.
We cry out to you with the
word
that we share with one another:
"Why?"
In our fear and doubt, we
still turn to you,
O God, and ask your presence.
Welcome those who were killed
into your loving embrace.
Give them eternal peace.
Comfort the families of those
who lost loved ones.
Give them strength.
Be with those who have suffered
pain.
Heal them.
Guide those who care for
the injured.
Be their strength.
Lead our country through
this grief.
Comfort us.
Bring justice to those responsible for this terror.
And Almighty God,
we pray that you do not
abandon your people
in their time of need.
Amen! (Prayer by Jerry Galipeau)
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For the leaders of nations
who call upon God's blessing, may they act with
wisdom and justice toward
all people of good will ...
That our thirst for justice will not be overwhelmed by a thirst for revenge ...
For those who differ from
us in politics and racial or ethnic origins as we
strive to cope with terrorism
and hate ...
That our concerns for the
dead and grieving will lead us to right actions toward
all people ...
For the homeless, the helpless
and those who have no hope both in our community
and around the world ...
That our generosity will
extend to our family, our neighbors, our Church, and to
all who call upon us for
help ...
For courage and trust in times of uncertainty and fear ...
That the seamless garment
of life will enfold us with respect and care for life
in all of its forms ...
For police officers, firefighters
and all emergency workers as they serve and
protect us ...
That a just and lasting peace
will overcome bigotry, national pride and
senseless wars ...
For doctors and nurses, for
counselors and ministers, for rescue workers, and
for public officials as
they cope with wounds and scars of disasters in our midst ...
For all victims of abuse,
addiction, and violence, may our society seek for them
abundant help and offer
them loving care and understanding ...
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This hymn invokes a stirring plea to our God of mercy to bring peace to the earth in the midst of violence and war.
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