Prayers and Compassion for Ukraine
10-year-old Alona (name changed) fled Kharkov with her family. She and her older sister had 20 minutes to pack their bags. Alona brought a phone and a few soft toys. The family traveled by car to Kyiv and then by train to Berehove in western Ukraine. Alona says she misses school and her friends. Photo: Antti Yrjönen / FCA
We have watched in horror as the violence against civilians in Ukraine has been revealed. In the months since Russia commenced a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes and countless others have experienced attacks in violation of international humanitarian law, some of which may amount to war crimes.
As people of faith, we recognize the power of prayer for comfort, healing and hope. We join in personal and collective, interfaith prayer for our Ukrainian neighbors and for refugee families in search of safety around the world. Let us include prayers for the displaced in our daily reflections and our ongoing worship. We pray, as we renew our commitment to peace and compassionate action for the people of Ukraine and for all at-risk people fleeing violence and persecution.
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Lord, clear my eyes that I may see the suffering of the refugee. Unstop my ears that I may hear the cries of those in despair. Release my unfettered feet to tread paths where I may some comfort spread. Fill my heart that I might be your servant to the refugee.
Shared by Mary on April 13, 2022
North Carolina, United States
Dios del Universo,
Hoy unimos nuestros pensamientos en reflexión y acompañamiento en busca de tu PAZ para sentirla, entenderla y vivirla.
Hoy pedimos prontas soluciones de PAZ, justicia, respeto, empatía, dignidad, consuelo, ayuda y protección; para TODOS los que han sido y están siendo recipientes de actos de violencia, injusticia, miedo, discrimen, desprecio y todas las expresiones de la falta amor. Por los que conozco y por los que ni me entero porque son invisibilizados por nosotros mismos, los medios de comunicación o las redes sociales.
Hoy pedimos en especial por TODOS aquellos que lideran y pueden tomar decisiones sobre el destino de sus naciones que sientan la urgencia de actuar en busca de PAZ, equidad, justicia y el bienestar de TODOS.
Desde mi ahora, desde mis posibilidades, desde mi yo, hazme un instrumento de tu PAZ.
En tu bondad, escucha nuestra oración
Shared by Tere on April 13, 2022
Puerto Rico
Lord, I know you are completely aware of the suffering that these people are going through. I also know that you love these people way more than I ever could. So Lord, would you please bring an end to the suffering and bring healing and comfort to those who need it?
Shared by larry on April 13, 2022
Michigan, United States
I wish the peace come upon the world and I PRAY for Ukraine as I do for my country and my people, the war only destroy beautiful things and displace human, but I wish if all human understand that no matter how strong they are there will be a day and we have to go back to God and leave this life, being nice to each other and live in peace is good.
dear Lord may your peace come upon the world cause the Wat in Ukraine reminds me of my people in Iraq/Sinjar and the genocide on Iyzidis, it breaks my heart.
Ameera Haydar
Shared by Ameera on April 13, 2022
Iraq