Thursday March 17th a Vigil of Prayer and Adoration took place in St. March Star of the Sea Church from 6.30pm to 7.30pm to pray for peace in Ukraine.
Entrance: Sweet Sacrament Divine 674
Prayers of Adoration (leaflet)
And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still, to be silent.” (Exodus 14:13-14)
Loving God, We pray for the people of Ukraine, for all those suffering or afraid, that you will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for the people of Ukraine and for all the world. Amen. (CAFOD)
Mysteries of Light:
Amazing Grace
Jesus said, ““Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
Make me a channel of your peace: 478
God of peace, Show us how to put away the weapons of war
and help us destroy the tools of destruction. Lord in your Mercy, hear our prayer
God of peace, Teach us to follow the ways of justice and walk with us the paths of truth. Lord in your Mercy, hear our prayer
God of peace, Challenge the weapons of war, and banish hatred and division, so that all your children may sleep secure. Lord in your Mercy, hear our prayer
Benediction
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