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Tag Archives: Peace
Prayer for Ukraine
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
Peace Cathedral adds Peace Mosque and Peace Synagogue to its Sanctuary in the Republic of Georgia — Guest Post
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
Psalm 121 for August 6, 2020
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
A Prayer for Peace
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
Workshops for Transformation in Zimbabwe
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
Pens and swords – thinking about writers for justice and peace
“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
Just Peace Sunday — some resources
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
Prayer for the Peace Process in Colombia
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
Be Peace, a poem by Dwight Lee Wolter
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
Intercessions for our Planet, from Aotearoa / New Zealand and from the Republic of Georgia
A gift of congregational prayer from Lynne Frith of Aotearoa/New Zealand One: Let us pray for planet earth and for all living things. We pray that there will be careful use of the earth’s resources, that forests, waters, soil and … Continue reading
Gifts in Open Hands 