Prayer for World Peace
(Adapted from Saint Pope John Paul II’s prayer)
O great and merciful God, Lord of peace and life,
You have a plan for peace, not suffering.
You condemn war and violence.
You are for those who are near and those who are far away.
You will bring peace to those near and far, and to all races and nations. You sent Jesus to bring peace to those near and far, to make all races and nations one family.
War threatens every creature in the created world. We do not want a cycle of violence and death that threatens all creatures of creation.
Hear, O God, the heartfelt cry of all people. We ask you to end the wars and conflicts that are taking place on this earth as soon as possible.
We ask that those who hold the keys to humanity’s destiny not use the logic of revenge and retribution. Help ensure that nuclear weapons are never used again on this earth.
Send the Holy Spirit so that we may find new ways to solve problems through dialogue, patience, and courage.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace
O Mary, Mother of Christ, Queen of Peace,
We ask for your help in bringing about the peace that Christ, our Redeemer, has brought to this earth. May Christ remove from the hearts of all people everything that threatens peace. May Christ transform us into witnesses of truth, justice, and love. May Christ shine his light into the hearts of the political leaders of the nations so that they may bring about not only the welfare of people, but also peace without fear of nuclear annihilation, the precious gift of peace that protects all life.
We pray to Christ, Prince of Peace, through your intersession, Mary, Our Mother. Amen.