Assisi Province, South India
O Divine Source of Peace!
Stop the war that breaks hearts and homes
Bridge the gap in minds with the power of love and understanding.
Let hatred dissolve in the warmth of compassion.
May every heart learn the language of forgiveness.
Let mutual love and respect flow among all people.
May love cover all enmity and heal old wounds
Clear our vision; remove the clouds of fear and pride.
Uncloud our rigidity and open our minds to peace.
Let wisdom lead the way where darkness lingers.
May peace bloom where conflict once grew.
Let compassion speak louder than weapons.
Guide us to live with humility and grace.
Let our differences become a source of unity.
Plant kindness in the soil of every nation.
May the broken be mended with hope.
Let our hearts beat in harmony with one another.
May every experience awaken us to love.
Let peace be more than a dream—let it be our way of life. Amen
International Leadership Team
A Prayer for World Peace by Pope John Paul II
“O God, Creator of the universe,
Who extends Your parental concern
over every creature and guides
the events of history to the
goal of salvation,
We acknowledge Your parental
love when You break the resistance
of humanity and, in a world torn
by strife and discord,
You make us ready for
reconciliation.
Renew for us the wonders
of Your mercy: send forth
Your Spirit to
work in the intimacy of hearts;
that enemies may begin
to dialogue; that adversaries
may shake hands and peoples
may encounter one another
in harmony. May all commit
themselves to the sincere search
for true peace which will
extinguish all arguments,
for charity which overcomes
hatred, for pardon which
disarms revenge. Amen.”
(World Peace Day, January 1, 2002)
U.S. Province
May we discover, this day,
-the courage to be builders of bridges across distances
unseen, but known
-the tender strength necessary to listen twice as much
as we speak
-the curiosity to be the mustard seed, small in size but
available to be transformed
-the grace to be instruments of something new instead
of repetitions of old divisions
-the common ground on which the tree of life
flourishes.
Amen
ULAF Region
Peace is an encounter with others.
Peace, is as a response to God's presence in the world, is what we all long to carry in our hearts. May our desire to uphold peace never lead us astray from its path,
and may we continue to pray for the countries that live at war,
because of the ambition of those who govern our countries.
Peace is a gift of God, as it is founded in love, strengthened by solidarity and fraternity, upheld by respect of human dignity. It is demanded by justice, built trhough dialogue.
Let us strive to make peace reign and flourish in every heart.
Amen, peace to all.
Assisi Province, South India
“Strive for peace with all people, and for that holiness without which no one can see the Lord.”
Hebrews 12:14
God, our Loving Father in heaven, you shared your peace with us in your Son Jesus Christ! The angels sang glory to God and peace to the people on earth at the birth of Jesus. Oh, Jesus, you calmed the storm on the sea by the power of your word; “Quiet! Be still!” We offer this troubled world of war and violence, pain and suffering, poverty and illness, brokenness and mistrust, fear and loneliness into your divine care. Grant us inner strength and serenity to face the challenges of each day. May we find solace and support in your presence and promise. When our lives become turbulent may we hear again your gentle and life- giving voice; “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine.” Amen!
Submitted by Sister Francitta
St. Francis Province, North India
Heavenly Father,
In the stillness of this moment, we come before You,
Seeking the peace that only You can give.
Quiet the storms within us, calm the fears around us,
And let Your presence fill our hearts with serenity.
Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace,
Teach us to be peacemakers in a world of division.
Help us to sow love where there is hatred,
Forgiveness where there is hurt,
And hope where there is despair.
Holy Spirit, breath of peace,
Move through our homes, our communities, and our nations.
Open our hearts to understanding,
And guide us to act with compassion and justice.
God of mercy and grace,
May Your peace reign in our hearts,
In our relationships, and in the world You created.
We entrust ourselves to You,
Knowing that in Your hands, peace is always possible.
Amen.