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| Sculpture of St. Francis at prayer in Assisi |
A Contemporary Prayer for Peace
(Inspired by the Prayer of St. Francis)
Holy One of Love,
Make me a channel of your peace—
Where fear divides, let me sow trust.
Where walls rise, let me build bridges.
Where hearts are wounded, let me bring healing.
Where there is despair, awaken hope.
Where shadows linger, shine through me your light.
Where silence hides injustice, give me courage to speak truth.
O Spirit of compassion,
Help me seek not to dominate others but to respect and affirm;
Not to be overwhelmed by hatred and oppression , but to co-create a new path forward;
Not to be served, but to serve with joy.
For in giving, we receive the abundance of love.
In forgiving, we are set free.
In daring to hope, we awaken resurrection life.
May I live as a vessel of your peace—
Rooted in your Presence,
Open to your transforming grace,
A blessing to all creation.
Amen.
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