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News 2003

Liturgical Elements, UU Perspectives: The War in Iraq

Prayers

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Pastoral Prayer at the beginning of a war, Sean Parker Dennison

Prayers for Peace from 12 Faith Traditions

Peace Meditation, Rev. Anthony P. Johnson

Litany of Peace, Rev. Rose Edinigton

Prayer, "Find a Stillness", Rev. Eva S. Cameron

Prayer, "Entre Nous" (Mar 20, 2003), Rev. Dr. M. Maureen Killoran

Prayer (Mar 20, 2003), Rev. Dr. M. Maureen Killoran

Prayer Breakfast - Indian Head Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (March 20, 2003), Chaplain Cynthia Kane

Lament in Time of War, (March 16, 2003), David Hobart Hunter

Meditation On the Crisis of Our Days, (March 3, 2003), Rev. Audrey W. Vincent, D. Min

Pastoral Prayer, delivered at Fourth Universalist Society in New York City, by the Rev. Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley,
March 9, 2003

Touching the Earth for Our Adversaries, By Joanna Macy -- submitted by Rev. Vail Weller

May I become at all times, both now and forever
A protector for those without protection,
A guide for those who have lost their way,
A ship for those with oceans to cross,
A bridge for those with rivers to cross,
A sanctuary for those in danger,
A lamp for those without light,
A place of refuge for those who lack shelter
And a servant to all in need.

the Dalai Lama, adapted from "Ethics for the New Millennium"
submitted by the Rev. Alex Holt

Peace Prayer by Susan Veronica Rak

O Lord,
open my eyes that I may see the needs of others;
open my ears that I may hear their cries;
open my heart so that they may not be without succor;

let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong,
no afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.

Show me where love and hope and faith are needed,
and use me to bring them to those places.

And so open my eyes and my ears
that I may this coming day be able to do some work of peace for thee.
Amen.

Alan Paton
from “Life Prayers” (Roberts & Amidon, eds.),
submitted by Rev. Francesca Hughes

Mother of Exiles, Shelter of the Homeless,
we are in need of your mercy.
We ask your blessing on your children everywhere
who are in danger today.
Bless all who suffer from injustice.
Shelter them in the warmth of your love
and safeguard them from the evil that rages around them.
Turn our eyes and hearts to their needs
and give us courage to act for their good.
We ask this, relying on your compassion
and confident of your love. Amen

Pat Kozak
from “Life Prayers” (Roberts & Amidon, eds.),
submitted by Rev. Francesca Hughes

Prayer for Peace
submitted by the Rev. Jonalu Johnstone

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