A Franciscan Clarean Prayer for Peace

A Franciscan Clarean Prayer for Peace

Most Compassionate God,
You who breathed stars into being and whispered life into the dust,
teach us again the way of peace.

Where nations rise in anger, let us sow dialogue and listening.
Where greed devours creation, let us walk barefoot in reverence.
Where hatred builds walls, let us tear them down with mercy.
Where fear divides neighbors, let us risk love without condition.

Christ of the wounded and the wandering,
stand with the refugee, the prisoner, the homeless,
and with all who are silenced by power.
Make us companions of the poor,
and fools for peace in a violent age.

Spirit of holy fire and gentle dove,
burn away the violence within our hearts.
Give us courage to disarm not only nations,
but our own bitterness and pride.

We vow, in the spirit of Francis and Clare,
to live simply,
to love broadly,
to forgive quickly,
and to serve joyfully,
until swords are beaten into plowshares,
and every tear is wiped away.

God of Peace, make us instruments of your healing,
for the whole world is our monastery,
and every creature is our brother and sister.

Amen.