Daily Prayer for Peace
1:00 p.m.
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San Marino
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Gathering in Silence
Call to Prayer
Lighting of CandleInvitation |
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Welcome today to this sacred
place. Each day in this Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace, we
pray to God for peace in our world. In addition, each day we pray for a
different country.
Today we will lift up the people of San Marino in our prayers. Located
in southern Europe, an enclave in Central Italy, San Marino is the third
smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco) and also claims
to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was
founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in 301 A.D. San Marino's
foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political
trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger
neighbor. San Marino takes pride in its finely minted coins, ceremonial
guard, and postage stamps. Well-preserved castles and sweeping vistas of
the Adriatic coast enchant 3.5 million visitors a year.
Again, welcome to this time of prayer for peace. Let us contemplate the
symbol found in the candle of peace, for Christ is our peace. In Christ
God made all one and broke down the dividing wall between them to create
out of us a new humanity, thereby making peace. So Christ came and
proclaimed the good news; peace to you who were afar off, and peace to
those nearby. |
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| Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:37 IP |
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But take note of the blameless—behold the
upright,
for there is a future for peacemakers. |
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Prayer for Peace by Sheryl Holstein, Roswell,
Georgia |
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Dear God,
We confess to times of insensitivity, ignorance, judgment, indifference,
hatred and greed. Help us tear down the walls that separate us from each
other. Lord, let us see you in the faces of our brothers and sisters.
Let us hear the cries of the frightened.
Living on every continent are those who are oppressed, hungry, and heavy
laden. As we merge in your love, help us unfold the red bud of passion
as we become a people of compassion. Let us keep the Lamp of Life
burning. Free us from our own limitations that we might free others.
Renew in us your Spirit, that we might be faithful to each other in your
love.
Together we can build your community, in our hearts, with our minds,
words, and deeds. May our hands join, our minds unite, and our hearts
beat as one.
This is our prayer of peace. We lay it at your feet that it may be
acceptable and we all might be healed in your love.
In Jesus' Holy name we pray, Amen. |
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Hymn - Touch Me, Lord, with Thy Spirit
Eternal -
Hymns of the Saints #409 |
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Prayers of the People
Please join us now, praying the Prayers of the People. During the
moments of silence, you are invited to pray silently or meditate. |
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We thank you, God, for your many blessings; for friends,
family, and those who give particular meaning to our lives. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for San Marino, its leaders and people. May they know the peace
that only you may bring to their lives. And may they respect their
neighbors as they respect themselves. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We pray for those who are oppressed by poverty, disease, exploitation,
and prejudice. May all realize their worth as your children. We also
pray for those who are so caught up in the desire to achieve success
that they have lost the true meaning of life. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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We confess to you our shortcomings. In your mercy, we ask forgiveness
for our sins. Let us also pray now for the special concerns and needs of
those who are gathered here this day. |
| The People Pray in Silence |
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Please use this space to pray for any
current concern or event in our community, city, state, nation or world
that you feel needs to be held up to God for prayerful consideration.
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| The People Pray in Silence |
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Hear our prayers, O God. Today we offer ourselves as instruments of your
peace. Amen. |
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| Sending Forth |
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We will now conclude our service for today with ministry
of music. We invite you to remain in the quiet of this place to pray or
meditate for as long as you may wish.
Now may the God of peace, and love, and hope, be with you as you go from
this place to answer God’s call. We are called to be the peacemakers and
peacekeepers in our world. Let us be true to our calling. |
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| Ministry of Music |
