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“There can be no peace between nations until there is peace between religions. There can be no peace between religions until there is dialogue between religions.” ~ Hans Kung
Peace Invocation
God of all languages, peoples, and races,
God of Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jew, and Christian,
God of all who hold onto hope
and all who have stopped hoping,
God of hawk and dove, forgive us and help us.
Forgive our failure to live the vision of one human community.
For we know that peace is an act of remembering,
and war is an act of forgetting.
We have much work to do,
beginning today,
beginning in ourselves.
As we look into the eyes
of our sisters and brothers around the world
may we renew our commitment to them,
to each other,
and to peace.
In your many names. Amen.
Words (c) 2009 Mark Lloyd Richardson
Lower photo (c) 2012 Dallis Day Richardson
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love, Love, LOVE this post and photograph!
Thank you so much, Laurie.
Another incredible prayer! This is brilliant. A true essence of peace. Thank you so kindly for sharing of yourself and this amazing prayer today. Blessings, Gina
Gina, I’m very happy that you like it. I wrote it for an interfaith organization in which I participated for several years before moving. I do believe in the importance of the Hans Kung quote in today’s world. Blessings, Mark
Yes that quote is perfectly appropriate in today’s world, maybe more than ever. Thank you for including the link to Wikipedia to learn more about Hans Kung.
Peace be with you, my friend.
And also with you, Connie. Thanks.
Thanks Mark. Very nice.
Hey, Robb, thanks. I’ll see you soon.
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Thanks, Sam. So you’ve just invented a new button, huh?
Peace always begins with one’s self…
I agree, Cynthia. How we live personally and in relationship with the rest of creation is always the beginning point. Peace to you, Mark
Great photos! Love your poem of peace and your message that all paths lead to God.
Thank you, Linda. God does invite all people into relationship. Thanks for reading and commenting. Mark
I love your blog and posts…Thanks!
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your kind words.
Joy was all mine!
I can’t even begin to express to you how much I cherish this beautiful prayer Mark! I had made a special note this week that I need to come over and check out your latest posts. I wanted to have the time to quietly sit and soak in your words. Thank you so much for this most timely, inspiring prayer….It’s my absolute favourite! Wishing you a lovely Sunday! Sharon
Sharon,
I am blessed by your generous words, and deeply grateful. May your day bring happiness and wholeness your way! Peace, Mark