Pax Christi Metro DC

Each day, at the same time, we are asking Pax Christi USA members, friends and all people of faith, to take five minutes to join in prayer with others around the world for peace. We are asking people to pray for five minutes, one minute for each year of the war in Iraq. We pray that this year will be the last year of war in Iraq, and we offer our prayer so that no future war–whether in Iran or elsewhere–ever takes place. The time we are asking people to pray is at 12:00pm EST (11am CST; 10am MST; 9am PST). Any prayer for peace will do, but we are encouraging you to use the designated prayers listed on the Pax Christi USA website. Each prayer can be downloaded from the website or is available as a prayer card from PCUSA. This week’s prayer is the Muslim, Jewish, Christian Prayer for Peace.

The Muslim, Jewish, Christian Prayer for Peace

O God, you are the source
of life and peace.
Praised be your name forever.
We know it is you who turn
our minds to thoughts of peace.
Hear our prayer in this time of war.

Your power changes hearts.
Muslims, Christians, and Jews remember,
and profoundly affirm,
that they are followers of the one God,
children of Abraham, brothers and sisters;
enemies begin to speak to one another;
those who were estranged join hands in friendship;
nations seek the way of peace together.

Strengthen our resolve to give witness to these truths by the way we live.

Give to us:
Understanding that puts an end to strife;
Mercy that quenches hatred; and
Forgiveness that overcomes vengeance.

Empower all people to live in your law of love.
Amen.