The light of peace from Australia
God, Creator of unity,
help us to make peace with creation,
so that rather than destroying the earth,
we learn to live in harmony with creation,
that all who live on this beautiful blue planet
might have abundant life.
Christ, body of Peace,
help us make peace with each other,
so that where there is warfare fighting might cease,
those broken in body and spirit might be healed,
and all can enjoy the opportunity to live, work, learn, and play in peace.
God, Spirit of community
help us to build communities of hospitality
so that those damaged by war and trauma
might know welcome and healing,
justice might reign and
all might live in harmony.
We pray in the name of Christ, Amen.
By: Uniting Church in Australia, Rev Sharon Hollis*
Source: International Day of Peace Interfaith Prayer Service 2021 and reprinted in the prayer collection for the ACU** Federal Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast, November 2022.
* UCA Assembly President during that time
**Australian Catholic University