Tag Archives: Peace

Prayer for Ukraine Independence Day

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Maren

God, we pray that celebrations of pridefor their country by individuals and families,will be as powerful and hard-wonas last year’s celebrations of 30 years,and the “National Legend award. We pray that a year with no parade,but only an avenue of … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Ukraine

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Maren

God, may the words of all the mouthsspeaking this week on the fragilesafety of the Ukraineease the fearful meditationsof so many hearts,with Russian troops massedalong the border andlive-fire exercisesleading to new terror. Rounds of diplomatic talksand threats of sanctions are … Continue reading →

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Peace Cathedral adds Peace Mosque and Peace Synagogue to its Sanctuary in the Republic of Georgia — Guest Post

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Maren

I am so glad to share this recent celebration and the ongoing work of the Peace Cathedral in the Republic of Georgia in creating the Peace Synagogue and the Peace Mosque in its midst. I am grateful to Metropolitan Bishop … Continue reading →

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Psalm 121 for August 6, 2020

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Maren

I lift up my eyes to a mushroom cloud from which death came and illness and loss of eyes and limbs, the burning of skins and souls, and the sorrows of the hibakusha, survivors of seventy-five years, and their children, … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Peace

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Maren

This prayer by Marlin Collingwood touches my heart and, when I pray it, I feel immense peace. Much gratitude to him for sharing it. Dear God, sail away with me, and let the winds wipe away my pain, my regrets … Continue reading →

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Workshops for Transformation in Zimbabwe

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Maren

Lancelot Muteyo of Trees of Peace Africa Zimbabwe and Director- Pan African Peace Network often shares his workshops throughout Africa and in other places as well with me here — I am so very happy to have his report of not only … Continue reading →

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Pens and swords – thinking about writers for justice and peace

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Maren

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1839. “… many wearing rapiers are afraid of goose-quills and dare scarce come thither.” Shakespeare, 1602. I used to think that the … cursor was not mightier than a protest for … Continue reading →

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Just Peace Sunday — some resources

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Maren

The United Church of Christ suggests that churches celebrate “Just Peace” or “Peace with Justice” Sunday on the Sunday each year that precedes September 21, the United Nations International Day of Prayer for Peace. I wrote some resources for colleagues … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Peace Process in Colombia

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Maren

I am grateful to Jose Luis Casal for sharing this prayer and for inviting the world to pray for Colombia. thanks as well to Katie Fiegenbaum for giving a translation so quickly. Story of wishes and meetings (Dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Be Peace, a poem by Dwight Lee Wolter

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Maren

Imagine peace. Attempt peace. Experience peace. Create peace. Declare peace. Know peace. Glow with peace. Grow in peace. Be peace. Rest in peace. Go in peace. Make peace with the present. Make peace with the past. Make peace in the … Continue reading →

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