IN TIME OF WAR OR CIVIL DISTURBANCE.
Introductory Rites: The Lord says: my plans for you are peace and
not disaster; when you call to me, I will listen to you, and I will bring you
back to the place from which I exiled you.
(Jeremiah 29:11,12,14)
The snares of death overtook me, the ropes of hell tightened around
me; in my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.
(Psalm 17:5-7)
Opening Prayer:
God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down earthly pride.
Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears
that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
God our Father,
maker and lover of peace,
to know you is to live,
and to serve you is to reign.
All our faith is in your saving help;
protect us from persons of violence
and keep us safe from weapons of hate.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer Over The Gifts:
Lord,
remember Christ your Son who is peace
itself
and who has washed away our hatred with his blood. Because
you love all people,
look with mercy on us.
Banish the violence and evil within us,
and by this offering restore tranquility and peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Communion Rite:
The
Lord says, peace I leave with you, my own peace I give you; not as the world
gave do I give. Do not let your heart be troubled or afraid.
(John 14:27)
Prayer After Communion:
Father,
you satisfy our hunger with the one bread
that gives strength to humankind.
Help us to overcome war and violence,
and to establish your law of love and justice.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.