August 6, 1945: the bombing of Hiroshima
God of Mercy, forgive us.
For our willingness for others to suffer for our sake,
for our abuse of power,
for our denial of our own capacity for evil,
forgive us.
Lord, have mercy.
For all those whom we have hurt, willingly or unknowingly,
for all those who suffer because of us,
for those whom we have treated as enemies,
we pray for your healing.
Christ, have mercy.
For humility, self-awareness and gratitude,
for wisdom, courage and compassion,
and that we may be people of mercy and justice,
we open our hearts.
Lord, have mercy.
For the sake of the mending of the world,
that we may love lour enemies
and do good to those whom we judge,
and that we may become your gentle, strong people,
we pray in the power of your Spirit.
Grant us your peace.
Amen.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net