“I am following with concern the rising tensions that threaten to strike a new blow at peace in Ukraine and put into question the security of the European continent, with even wider repercussions.” 

“I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of goodwill to pray to Almighty God that all political actions and initiatives will serve human fraternity rather than partisan interests,” the pope said.

“Those who pursue their own goals to the detriment of others despise their vocation as human beings, because we have all been created brothers and sisters,” he said. “For this reason and with concern given the current tensions, I propose that next Wednesday, Jan. 26, be a day of prayer for peace.”

PRAYER FOR PEACE FOR UKRAINE

We pray to you, God all loving,
for the gift of peace in our world.
At this time of rising tension and insecurity,
we pray for our sisters and brothers in Ukraine.

We pray to you, God all loving,
seeking lasting and peaceful solutions.
Inspire the people of Ukraine
and the peoples of its neighbouring countries
in their search for peace.

You created the human family to live as brothers and sisters.
As a family created by you, God all loving,
we pray for peace.

Amen
~ by Gerry Hefferan ~

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