For Peace
As the fever of day calms towards twilight May all that is strained in us come to ease. We pray for all who suffered violence today, May an unexpected serenity surprise them. For those who risk their lives each day for peace, May their hearts glimpse providence at the heart of history. That those who make riches from violence and war Might hear in their dreams the cries of the lost. That we might see through our fear of each other A new vision to heal our fatal attraction to aggression. That those who enjoy the privilege of peace Might not forget their tormented brothers and sisters. That the wolf might lie down with the lamb, That our swords be beaten into ploughshares And no hurt or harm be done Anywhere along the holy mountain.
John O’Donohue, Irish poet and philosopher. From the book, Benedictus.
My friend with Irish roots sent me this prayer, knowing of my own Irish roots. We both believe in peace and in the power of prayer. Thank you to all who join in this prayer, on behalf of my in-laws in Ukraine.
Beautiful prayer. Thank you for posting this.