Today, September 7, 2013, is the World Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria, Middle East and the Whole World as declared by our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Let us pray:
Lord Jesus we come to you in our need
Create in us an awareness of the massive forces
and conflict that threaten our world today, especially in Syria
and grant us a sense of urgency
to activate the forces of goodness, of justice of love and of peace.
Where there is armed conflict,
let us stretch out our arms to our brothers and sisters.
Where there is abundance,
let there be simple lifestyle and sharing.
Where there is poverty,
let there be dignified living and constant striving for just structures.
Where there is selfish and ambition,
let there be humble service.
Where there is injustice,
let there be atonement.
Where there is despair,
let there be hope in Good News.
Where there are wounds of divisions
let there be unity and wholeness.
Help us to be committed to the building of Your kingdom:
not seeking to be cared but to care
not expecting to be served,
but to place ourselves in the service of the others
not aspiring to be materially secure,
but to place our security in your love.
Teach us Your spirit, for it is only in loving imitation of You, Lord,
that we can discover the healing springs of life
that will bring about the new birth to our earth
and for the world. Amen.
Our Lady Queen of Peace,pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe,pray for us.
Source: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila Website: http://www.rcam.org/others/articles/day_of_prayer_and_fasting_for_peace_in_Syria/1091
