Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

Lord Jesus Christ,

The Holy Land is once again struck by vio-

lence, hatred, and death. Lord, look with

mercy upon the land that was your earthly

home.

Receive the diseased into your presence.

Comfort those who mourn, are wounded,

or forced to flee. Be close to all who are full

of fear and despair.

You are our peace and the light of the na-

tions, put an end to the spiral of terror and

suffering in the Holy Land and in the whole

Middle East.

Let peace and justice flourish at the holy

sites. You are our refugee. Let the people

be safe in your Love.

Have mercy on us and on our time. Amen.