Prayers and Meditations

For Peace...

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of love of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen

- book of Common Prayer, page 815


In Times of Conflict...

O God, you have bound us together in a common life. Help us in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without hatred or bitterness, and to work together with mutual forbearance and respect; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

- book of Common Prayer, page 824