We pray for the power to be gentle the strength to be forgiving the patience to be understanding and the endurance to accept the consequences of holding on to what we believe to be right. We are not called to be judge or jury, but we are called to be agents of change, and if the butterfly that flaps its wings should be our attitude to others then so be it, Lord, and may the hurricane this generates somewhere within the world reach into the hearts and souls of those for whom we pray, and reveal to them how precious are those for whom they have no love, and how precious are they who now bring tears to the eyes of God.Īs found on: A Prayer for World Peace, 1978 For nations and individuals who abuse and kill. We pray for those who have no regard for anyone but self, who put no value on human life. We are moulded, each one of us, in the image of God, and within our souls there is a fingerprint none can erase. Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB A Prayer for Peace
And may I risk reputation, comfort, and security to bring this hope to the children. May my imagination overcome death and despair with new possiblilty. May my soul rejoice in the present moment. May my life's work be a passion for peace and nonviolence. May my prayers rise with patient discontent until no child is hungry. May my tongue speak for those who are poor without fear of the powerful. May my steps stay on the journey of justice. May my actions bear witness to the suffereing of others. May my needs be few and my living simple. May my love for friend, enemy, and outcast be without measure. May my mind seek truth with humility and openness. May my sprit fill the world with beauty and wonder. The first time that it was known to be publicly spoken was by Mother Teresa in 1981. Let us dream together, pray together and work together, To build one world of peace and justice for all.Īuthor unknown - it is thought to be either an adaptation of a Hindu prayer or of a hymn. Let peace fill our hearts, our world and our universe. Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lord, Lead us from death to life, From falsehood to truth. Speak your love Speak it again Speak it still again Speak it still once again. Take up arms against malice Decry complacency Express your gratitude Worship your God Gladden the heart of a child Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth Try to understand Flout envy Examine your demands on others Think first of someone else Appreciate, be kind, be gentle Laugh a little more. Manifest your loyalty in a word or deed Keep a promise Find the time Forego a grudge Forgive an enemy Listen Apologize if you were wrong
Mend a quarrel Search out a forgotten friend Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust Write a love letter Share some treasures Give a soft answer Encourage youth
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