Tag Archives: Peace

A Prayer for Peace

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

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

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

“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

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

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

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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Intercessions for our Planet, from Aotearoa / New Zealand and from the Republic of Georgia

Posted on September 18, 2014 by

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 →

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