Hear Our Prayer This Day
In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,
let each of us name and call on the One whose power over us
is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing ...
You who created us,
who sustain us,
who call us to live in peace,
hear our prayer this day.
Hear our prayer for all who have died,
whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone ...
Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others
ahead of their own
and give us hearts as generous as theirs ...
Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives
in the service of others,
and accept the gift of their sacrifice ...
Help us to shape and make a world
where we will lay down the arms of war
and turn our swords into ploughshares
for a harvest of justice and peace ...
Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones
and let your healing be the hope in our hearts...
Hear our prayer this day
and in your mercy answer us
in the name of all that is holy.
The peace of God be with you.

- Austin Fleming                                                                    
Retrieved on May 28 from https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/memorial-day
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+Dear St. Cecilia School Community,                                                                                           May 28, 2023

On this Memorial Day weekend, let us remember all of men and women who have given their lives in service of our country.  Let us remember their families and loved ones.  Let us pray for those who are serving our country at this time.  Let us pray for peace in our world, in our neighborhood, and in our country.  

Have a great week!
God bless you,
Sister Catherine Irene, IHM

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