A prayer for America

For West and for Boston; for those who died or were injured, for their relatives and friends, for the communities where they lived and worked.

                                                                     Viva Cristo Rey!

Father, once again we are reminded

that any security we have as individuals

and as a nation, comes only from the

abiding hope and trust we have in you

Once again, we are cut to the heart 

at the loss of life and damage to peace 

that we have suffered as a nation. 

So, Father, today we come to You 

and we seek Your peace for the families and victims of the 

horrible tragedy. 

For those still lost in the rubble of destruction, 

we ask for the safety of Your hand. 

For those consumed by worry and fear 

as they try to locate missing loved ones, 

we ask for the comforting presence of Your Spirit. 

We seek Your peace for the emergency workers,

that You would guard their lives 

as they seek to guard the lives of others. 

Give them the wisdom they need to perform their duties 

above and beyond the levels of their training. 

And Father, we seek Your peace for our nation and our 

world. 

In the midst of our questions and uncertainty, 

we recognize that the unknown details of this day 

are already in Your grasp. 

We know You sent Your Son as the Prince of Peace 

and even this day falls under His command. 

Help us to find the strength and comfort we need as a 

nation 

to continue to humble ourselves, 

pray and seek Your face for a new day in America 

and a new hope for our world.

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you

 peace at all times and in every way. 

The Lord be with all of you." [2 Thess. 3:16]

At the request of Mack Hall - and gladly responded to