Some resources for reflection and prayer

1. A time of silence
2. A time of reflection
   Romans 12:15 (Mourn with those who mourn)
   Psalm 46 (God is our refuge and strength)
   Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes)
   Psalm 121 (God our help)
   
3. Time of confession
   Invite participants to confess their fears, their anger, their sorrow.
4. A time of prayer
   God, our refuge and strength, we feel afraid and vulnerable. The daily patterns of our life have been interrupted by violence and tragedy. We mourn with those who have lost loved ones. We lament all acts of violence in the human family. We pray for those who have perpetrated this horrible act. We pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who may be now be afraid of acts of retaliation. In our confusion, grant us your guidance. In our sorrow, grant us your comfort. In our despair, fill us with your hope. In our brokenness, make us whole. We pray for the day when all the human family will know your peace and justice. We commit ourselves anew to be channels of your peace and builders of your justice. In the name of Christ, Amen.

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