Compose a Prayer for Peace and Unity
Explore the significance of composing a prayer for peace and unity, reflecting on the Christian tradition of invoking peace before communion. Delve into the causes of distress and how prayers can provide reassurance. Consider the practice of exchanging the Sign of Peace and its impact on fostering unity and connection within the community. Engage in an introspective task of creating a prayer for peace and unity in your personal or communal setting.
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LEARNING FOCUS 5 Tuesday 2ndMarch 2021
Prayer for peace and unity and sign of peace. L.O. To compose a prayer for peace and unity.
After the Our Father, and before the Christian family receive Jesus in communion, the priest prays for peace and unity: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, Graciously grant peace in our days, that by the help of your mercy We may be free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ for the kingdom, the power and the glory is yours now and forever. Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, Look not upon on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever. Everyone responds: Amen
The first part of the prayer is asking that Gods peace might help us to be free from anything which may cause worry or distress. The second paragraph reminds us that Jesus gave us peace, and asks Jesus not to consider our sins but the goodness and faith of everyone, the Church. The priest wishes the people peace and invites them to share Christ s peace. The people then greet one another as friends of Jesus. They share with one another the gift which Jesus gave to his followers. They use the words with which Jesus greeted his friends after the resurrection: Peace be with you .
Questions Q What do you think are the causes of distress in your life or other people s lives in general? Q How do you think this prayer might reassure the Christian? Q Why do you think there is the prayer for peace and the Sign of Peace before Communion? Q What are your feelings about the Sign of Peace? Q What opportunities does it offer? What challenges and why? Q What kinds of ways might you express a Sign of Peace?
Task Your task is to compose a prayer for peace and unity in your family, class or beyond, expressing belief and understanding.
Here is an example Dear Lord, Bless year 6 with unity. Let them come together and acknowledge each other s differences. Our differences make us stronger. Each one is a gift. Let them use their gifts and share the joy that it brings them with each other. In these last few months together as a class, help them to cherish the special bond they have made through the years. Keep up us in your kingdom and show us the way to always be one. Amen.
