Today’s thought is from Thomas Merton
THE UNSPEAKABLE SECRET
“Here is an unspeakable secret: paradise is all around us and we do not understand.” — from Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander by Thomas Merton
A prayer for peace in our communities
Gracious God,
We pray for peace in our communities this day.
We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions,
And those who work to uphold law and justice.
We pray for an end to fear,
For comfort and support to those who suffer.
For calm in our streets and cities, That people may go about their lives in safety and peace.
In your mercy, hear our prayers,
now and always. Amen