Our great Pastor, Fr Gary George, CSsR (Redemptorist Monk) of Mary Mother of the Light, Maronite Catholic Church in Tequesta, Florida, was the one religious person chosen to represent America beginning tomorrow at 1:00 PM as every country prays for Peace.
I'm not sure what prayer is being used but I will join with them every day at 1:00 P.M. reciting this old prayer from The Raccolta:
Prayer for Peace (Raccolta #703)
Lord Jesus Christ, who didst say unto Thine Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, do I give unto you," regard not our sins but Thy merits, and grant unto all Thy servants, that they whom the Almighty Father hath created and governeth, and whom Thou hast ordained unto everlasting life, may love one another with all their hearts for Thy sake, and may be made one in spirit and rejoice in Thy perpetual peace.
Lord Jesus Christ, concerning whom the Prophet hath said: "And all kings of the earth shall adore Him, all nations shall serve Him," extend Thy reign over the whole human race. Send upon all men the light of Thy faith, deliver them from all the snares and bonds of passion, and direct them to heavenly things; and graciously grant, that the states and nations may be united by means of Thine immaculate Bride, Holy Church, and, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, may serve Thee in all humility; and that all tongues and peoples may form one great choir, to praise Thee both day and night, to bless Thee, to exalt Thee, O King of the nations and the Ruler thereof, O Prince of Peace, immortal King of ages.
Amen.
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