[We don’t ususally pray this formally, but thought it was appropriate.]
We pray for those who lost loved ones on 9/11 – as they still grieve, and heal; we pray for your grace and your presence to be with them.
Silent prayers
L: Lord in your mercy . . .
P: . . . hear our prayers
We pray for those who have suffered and have lost loved ones in the wars that have followed 9/11.
Silent prayers
L: Lord in your mercy . . .
P: . . . hear our prayers
We pray that all who suffer might find strength, peace and life in you.
Silent prayers
L: Lord in your mercy . . .
P: . . . hear our prayers
We pray for peace between nations, for understanding between peoples – and for the restraint of evil in this world and the protection of innocents.
Silent prayers
L: Lord in your mercy . . .
P: . . . hear our prayers
We pray for your kingdom to come, when nations shall beat their swords into plowshares, and nation shall not lift up sword against nation, and neither shall they learn war anymore.
Silent prayers
L: Lord in your mercy . . .
P: . . . hear our prayers
William Higgins
Christian teaching 
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