Prayer for Peace by Pope John Paul II

 

O God,

Creator of the universe,

who extends your paternal concern over every creature

and guides the events of history

in the goal of salvation,

we acknowledge your fatherly love

when you break the resistance of mankind 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

that He may 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.

Hebrews 12:14
"Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord."


Zechariah 9:10
"I will take away the chariots from Ephraim
and the warhorses from Jerusalem,
and the battle bow will be broken.
He will proclaim peace to the nations.
His rule will extend from sea to sea
and from the River to the ends of the earth."