We pray for those lives,
made in your image,
damaged by violence.
Response: Comfort, O comfort your people.
We pray for those in authority
that they may use their power
to bind wounds, heal relationships and find common ground.
Response: Comfort, O comfort your people.
We pray for a transforming peace,
turning fear into trust,
pain into hope
and doubt into confidence
for a better future.
Response: Comfort, O comfort your people.
We pray for world leaders
that they may establish structures for justice,
protecting human dignity,
enabling reconciliation
and building God's kingdom.
Response: Comfort, O comfort your people.
Prayer: Sue Cooper/CAFOD
More prayers for peace
Lord, send us the gift of peace
A prayer for those affected by conflict