As a Pilgrimage Committee we have been increasingly horrified by the continuing violence in the\u00a0Middle East and the desperation of so many people fleeing their homes as a result of the\u00a0ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n
It has seemed difficult to organise next year’s pilgrimage without acknowledging the thousands\u00a0of people that are on the move daily (in the way that we are on pilgrimage) but do so because\u00a0they are in danger and have to, rather than seeking an experience of pilgrimage, as we are.<\/p>\n
In response, this year we have decided to offer our 2016 pilgrimage as a prayer of solidarity\u00a0and support for those people suffering the effects of conflict or fleeing persecution, praying\u00a0that the world may become a fairer, safer, and more peaceful place.<\/p>\n
Ceri<\/p>\n
LORD GOD, throughout history you have<\/span> As a Pilgrimage Committee we have been increasingly horrified by the continuing violence in the\u00a0Middle East and the desperation of so many people fleeing their homes as a result of the\u00a0ongoing conflict. It has seemed difficult to organise next year’s pilgrimage without acknowledging the thousands\u00a0of people that are on the move daily (in the way … Continue reading Walking a Prayer of Peace<\/span>
\nheard the cries of your people.<\/span>
\nThrough our failures, millions of refugees<\/span>
\nare calling for your help now. Our world is<\/span>
\nbroken, your people fractured and divided,<\/span>
\ncreating war, violence, fear, homelessness,<\/span>
\ninsecurity and desperation.<\/span>
\nLord, you call us to care for our neighbours,<\/span>
\nhelp us to remember that we are one family<\/span>
\ngathered in your Son. We pray that we may<\/span>
\nhear your voice and discern your wisdom in<\/span>
\nour hearts.<\/span>
\nMay we listen and hear their pleas and needs<\/span>
\nwithin our hearts, so that we may answer<\/span>
\nyour call to help. Let us use the gifts you<\/span>
\nhave given us, in the way that you and they<\/span>
\ndesire.<\/span>
\nWe pray for your courage and strength, that<\/span>
\nwe may work beyond offences we may have<\/span>
\ncaused, and our own and others fears. Help us<\/span>
\nto bring understanding, peace and reconciliation<\/span>
\nwithin our communities.<\/span>
\nWe make this prayer in the knowledge of<\/span>
\nyour limitless Love and Mercy, in faith and<\/span>
\ntrust in you.<\/span>
\nThrough Jesus Christ Our Lord.<\/span>
\nAmen<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"