Pope Prays for the Fallen of All Wars and All Nations
O God, Our Father, inexhaustible source of life and peace,
welcome in your merciful embrace
those who fell in the war that ravaged this land,
the fallen of every war that has stained the earth with blood.
Grant that they may enjoy the light that never fades,
which they glimpsed in faith and yearned for
during their earthly pilgrimage.
You, who in Jesus Christ, your Son,
offered to suffering humanity the most exalted proof of your love
and through his Cross redeemed the world
from the dominion of sin and death,
give to all who still suffer
because of fratricidal wars
the strength of invincible hope,
the courage to perform daily actions for peace
and active trust in the civilization of love.
Pour out your Holy Spirit, the Paraclete,
upon the people of our time
that they may understand that peace
is more precious than any corruptible treasure
and that they all work tirelessly together
to prepare a world in which justice and peace may reign
for the new generations.
O good and merciful Father,
give to us, your children in Christ,
persevering peacemakers
and tireless servants of life,
the invaluable gift of your love.
Amen.
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