Joy

The joy of children
Returned to absent parents
See heaven on earth.

The joy of parents
Returned to absent children
Live heaven on earth.

The joy of heaven
Returned to lifeless earth
Witness Peace and Love.

Prayer for Peace in Syria

GOD OF COMPASSION,

LISTEN TO THE CRIES
OF THE PEOPLE OF SYRIA.

Give comfort to those who suffer
because of the violence,
console those who mourn their dead,
and strength to neighboring countries
to welcome the refugees.

Convert the hearts of
those who resort to arms
and protect those who
work to promote peace.

GOD OF HOPE,

inspire leaders to choose
peace instead of violence
and to seek reconciliation with their enemies.
Inspire compassion in the universal Church
for the Syrian people and give us hope
for a future of peace based on justice for all.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
Prince of Peace and Light of the world.

AMEN.