Almighty and eternal God, may your grace enkindle in all of us a love for the many unfortunate people whom poverty and misery reduce to a condition of life unworthy of human beings. Arouse in the hearts of those who call you Father a hunger and thirst for social justice and for fraternal charity in deeds and in truth. Grant, O Lord, peace in our days, peace to souls, peace to families, peace to our country, and peace among nations....
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Why Peace Is Always A Good Idea For Jacqui Hairston, with love Because you could plant peach trees And because of peace You could eat them in five or six Years Peaches not trees And your children Could eat them After you are gone! And because you could not see A friend for a long, long time But Because there is peace You would not lose them forever But see them next time they come To town! You could go ice skating Or roller skating...
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Heavenly Father, We praise and thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is our peace and our reconciliation. We bring before you all those who are suffering because of violence, war, or injustice. We pray for all who experience hunger, poverty, and homelessness. We ask your blessing on our work in this world. Give us wisdom, courage, and discernment, as we pray and work together. We bring before you the terrible conflicts...
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Prayer For Peace Of Mind Father God, I pray for those prisoners who are behind bars and that you give those who’ve trusted in you, peace. Please help them to know that you are sovereign over all things and that much good can come from bad, and in even these men and women’s darkest hours, you are their true source of light which is found in Jesus Christ. I pray that you give them the peace that your Word promises for...
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Peace Begins In The Home And The Heart Peace is not something you fight for with bombs and missiles that kill, Nor can it be won in a battle of words man fashions by scheming and skill. For men who are greedy and warlike, whose avarice for power cannot cease, Can never contribute in helping to bring this world nearer to peace. For in seeking peace for all people, there is only one place to begin And that is within each home and heart,...
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