God our Father,
you reveal that those who work for peace
will be called your sons.
Help us to work without ceasing for that justice
which brings true and lasting peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever.
Or:
Lord,
you guide all creation with fatherly care.
As you have all given all men one
common origin,
bring them together peacefully into one family
and keep then united in brotherly love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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Intercessions
Prayer Over The Gifts
Lord,
may the saving sacrifice of your Son, our King and
peacemaker,
which we offer through these sacramental signs of unity
and peace,
bring harmony and concord to all your children.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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Communion Rite
Happy the peacemakers; they shall be called sons of God. (Mt
5:9)
Or
Peace I leave with you, my own peace I give you, says the
Lord. (Jn 14:27)
Prayer After Communion
Lord,
you give us the body and blood of your Son
and renew our strength.
Fill us with the spirit of love
that we may work effectively to establish among men
Christ's farewell gift of peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Other Prayers For Peace
1
God our Father,
creator of the world,
you establish the order which governs all the ages.
Hear our prayer and give us peace in our time
that we nay rejoice in your mercy
and praise you without end.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
2
God of perfect peace,
violence and cruelty can have no part with you.
May those who are at peace with one another
hold fast to the good will that unites them;
may those who are at peace with one another
hold fast to the good will that unites them;
may those who are enemies forget their hatred
and be healed.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Alternative Opening Prayer for the 17th Sunday of the Year
God our Father,
open our eyes to see your hand at work
in the splendor of creation,
in the beauty of human life.
Touched by your hand our world is holy.
Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us,
to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters,
and to experience the joy of life in your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
