As we hear the cries of mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in our cities and nations, we mourn with them. We pray that none of us as leaders or citizens will be prevented from facing the abuse and horror of recent world’s events and working peacefully for change.
We ask forgiveness for our sins of commission and omission and our silence and harsh judgements in the face of prejudice.
With the people of Ireland we pray the following blessing for our world at this time: