The United Nations created the International Day of Prayers for Peace in 1981, and in 2001 designated September 21 as the day for observance. It occurs each year, in parallel with the International Day of Prayer for Peace (IDPP). The UN day is "a day on which armed conflict is meant to be stilled, a day for combatants to observe cease-fires, a day on which all people are invited to commit or reaffirm their commitment to non-violence and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
With that background, the URC promotes the day with a week of prayers offered, and encourages our readers to consider joining in the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute's event on Tuesday, Sept 21, and joining in brief reflection and review of the prayers we will provide over the next few days.
Today's entry is from Interfaith Mission Service, which promotes a variety of interfaith prayer offerings and ideas.
GANDHI’S PRAYER FOR PEACE
I offer you peace
I offer you love
I offer you friendship
I see your beauty
I hear your need
I feel your feelings
My wisdom flows from the highest source
I salute that source in you
Let us work together
For unity and peace
