Each Sunday at 7pm we join in a time of prayer at home, for peace in Ukraine. Let’s begin…

Light a candle, as a visible sign of the light of Christ, who is the light of the world.

Take a deep breath. Feel the breath of God that has given you life.

Centre yourself and pray…

God of peace and justice,

who change the hardened heart

and break the power of violence,

we entrust the people of Ukraine to you.

Protect them in this time of peril;

let them know not death but life,

not slavery but freedom.

You are Father of all;

we are brothers and sisters.

Give us the strength

to live that truth in love,

choosing peace, not war.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference