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By Ralph F. Couey
Heavenly Father,
We live in a world fractured by hate and intolerance, where anger has become the default response. In this world, a world of our own making, we have allowed such visceral feelings to not only stand between each other, but also between our hearts and Yours.
In those moments when we are tempted down the dark path of anger, frustration, insult, and outrage, help us to remember that we are commanded to love without exception; that it is through the expression and acts of that love for each other that we can be recognized as disciples of Your Son.
We are neither empowered nor authorized to judge and condemn others in Your name, but to be always mindful our own transgressions and shortcomings. We have been forgiven by you, so must we also forgive all who have wronged us. As Your Son lived in humility, so also must we.
Guide us to not be "followers of the world," but rather leaders, examples, and inspirations who lead with love, live in love, and to be love. For that is the true path of peace.
In your Son's Most Holy Name,
Amen.
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