Prayer 598- On September 11

"Poppy Field" by Claude Monet. Poppies have been used to memorialize the loss of life in battle; their crimson color reminds us of the price paid in war. From the Musee d'Orsay, Paris.

God, You show us through the glorious Trinity the way of mutual love that leads to action: hear our prayers, we pray.
That we may place no bonds upon each other but the bonds of love, equality, and peace, we pray You, O God.
That we may be knit together in a common cause to nourish all who hunger in body, mind, or soul, we pray You, O God.
That we may use our might for mercy and justice, rather than vengeance and violence, we pray You, O God.
That we may be faithful and compassionate stewards of your wondrous creation, we pray You, O God.
That we remember those we have lost through violence and terror, and honor their lives by sowing peace and concord, we pray You, O God.
Ground of our Being, Creator, Comforter, hear the prayers of your people, and extend your peace over those we now name.

Amen.