The 9/11 Prayer Project
December 11, 2010
Let us pray that strength and courage abundant be given to all who work for a world of reason and understanding
that the good that lies in every man's heart may day by day be magnified
that men will come to see more clearly not that which divides them, but that which unites them
that each hour may bring us closer to a final victory, not of nation over nation, but of man over his own evils and weaknesses
that the true spirit of this Christmas Season-its joy, its beauty, its hope, and above all its abiding faith-may live among us
that the blessings of peace be ours-the peace to build and grow, to live in harmony and sympathy with others, and to plan for the future with confidence.
-Life Magazine December 15, 1972
Humanity clearly yearns for peace. Why is it that we struggle with finding love in our neighbor? Is it possibly because hurt people hurt people?
How do we ascend the mountain of peace? The journey begins within; trying to seize the moment at hand. Humans need to recognize the “gift” of the precious "present.” In this time of giving, remember to give the gift of yourself, your time, patience, kindness, generosity and above all love.
Christmas is a time for closeness. Christmas joy and the spirit of goodwill is a time that brings families, friends and fellow beings together in bonds that go beyond a day, a season, and even beyond a special faith, it goes to the heart. Charity starts at home and the effects of that charity spread into the world. May all ascend the mountain of peace with love.
that the good that lies in every man's heart may day by day be magnified
that men will come to see more clearly not that which divides them, but that which unites them
that each hour may bring us closer to a final victory, not of nation over nation, but of man over his own evils and weaknesses
that the true spirit of this Christmas Season-its joy, its beauty, its hope, and above all its abiding faith-may live among us
that the blessings of peace be ours-the peace to build and grow, to live in harmony and sympathy with others, and to plan for the future with confidence.
-Life Magazine December 15, 1972
Humanity clearly yearns for peace. Why is it that we struggle with finding love in our neighbor? Is it possibly because hurt people hurt people?
How do we ascend the mountain of peace? The journey begins within; trying to seize the moment at hand. Humans need to recognize the “gift” of the precious "present.” In this time of giving, remember to give the gift of yourself, your time, patience, kindness, generosity and above all love.
Christmas is a time for closeness. Christmas joy and the spirit of goodwill is a time that brings families, friends and fellow beings together in bonds that go beyond a day, a season, and even beyond a special faith, it goes to the heart. Charity starts at home and the effects of that charity spread into the world. May all ascend the mountain of peace with love.
