Special Petitions for the Victims of Newtown, Conn. Massacre
These may be taken in the ektenia after the Gospel
For all those called home to the Lord from the senseless act of violence against the children and teachers in Connecticut, may they be granted rest in the bosom of Abraham and numbered among the saints and may their grieving loved ones be comforted by Your divine grace, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.
Lord, have mercy! (3 x)
We also pray for Your healing compassion and seek Your understanding, as we mourn the victims, weep with their parents and families and pray for all those whose lives have been shattered by this act of evil, we pray You, here us and have mercy.
Lord, have mercy! (3 x)
We also pray for an end to the violence and senseless killings that have ravaged our nation, that all of us, as a people may be inspired to respect all human life, and that You may bless our nation and our troubled hearts with Your peace, we pray You, here us and have mercy.
Lord, have mercy! (3 x)
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