We pray for the peace of the world. Especially we commend to your mercy the homeless and refugees; those who have been dispossessed and have lost their employment; those whose families have been disrupted and who mourn the loss of loved ones. We pray for the situation in [……..]. Grant that the sane and selfless […]
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ANZAC Prayer — Brisbane Roman Catholic Church, Australia
God of our Mothers and Fathers, we pray for the peace of the world. We especially entrust to your mercy the homeless and refugees; those who have been dispossessed through war; those whose lives and families have been disrupted; and who mourn the loss of loved ones. We pray for countries who are war-torn even […]
Read full textA Prayer for ANZAC Day — The Community of Aidan and Hilda in Australia
Help us this day to remember the sacrifices of the first ANZAC’s Australian and New Zealander, And the generations of men, women and children Who have died in the cause of liberty and peace Help us to remember those who still bear The physical and mental scars and disabilities of their service Help us to […]
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How do we remember those slain in war? What words hold the pain and sorrow of the bereaved? The dream and hope of the peacemaker? The promise of light and life after the devastation? How do we avoid glorifying war and death, yet remember those killed and wounded, sometimes for meaningless quarrels of others? How do […]
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