Prayer for Peace in Iraq and Syria

September 14 is the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.

Also the National Day of Prayer for Peace in Iraq and Syria.

                                           

Jesus, you taught nothing but love and compassion
Yet, you suffered as a refugee fleeing for your life.
You suffered the brutality of the cross.

We pray for your people in Iraq and Syria,
especially our brothers and sisters in faith,
Who this day flee for their lives,
and who face death, losing their children, mothers, fathers.
Give them courage and bring them hope and protection.
Help them to flee swiftly and bring them to places of safety.

We pray against those who perpetrate this cruelty,
May they be stopped. May they be convicted of this evil.
May they be removed from all power.
May their hearts be turned to fervent sorrow.

Jesus, Prince of Peace, have mercy upon them.
Jesus, Prince of Peace, give us a voice for peace.

The Quarter Hour Prayer

St. Arnold Janssen, founder of the Society of the Divine Word, wrote this brief prayer that one can say every 15 minutes. You are encouraged to pause awhile from whatever you are doing, pray this Quarter Hour Prayer to unite yourself with the Holy Spirit who gives the wisdom and strength to fulfill one's task.

L. God, eternal truth,
A. We believe in you.

L. God, our strength and salvation,
A. We hope in you.

L. God, infinite goodness,
A. We love you with all our heart.

L. You have sent the Word as Savior of the world,
A. Make us all one in him.

L. Fill us with the Spirit of your Son,
A. That we may glorify your name. Amen.