July 13, 2016
Following a week of violence across the United States, the Knights of
Columbus has called for a novena of prayer to heal the wounds and
divisions afflicting this country.
Knights, their families and all people of good will are encouraged to
join in the novena (nine days of prayer) that will run from July 14-22
by praying St. Francis of Assisi's Prayer for Peace:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as
to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
“The violent episodes of the past week have shocked the conscience of
our country,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “Through this prayer,
each of us has the opportunity to help transcend hatred and violence
by personally committing to the concepts of love of neighbor, peace
and forgiveness that are central to an authentic embrace of
Christianity. It is our hope that, from coast to coast, those who pray
this prayer will become true instruments of peace.”
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore also urged
people to join this prayer campaign: “During this Year of Mercy, let
us pray for an end to violence and senseless killings,” he said.
“Through our prayers and good works, may we help build a society that
is merciful, just and peaceful.”
Knights of Columbus
1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 752-4000
Following a week of violence across the United States, the Knights of
Columbus has called for a novena of prayer to heal the wounds and
divisions afflicting this country.
Knights, their families and all people of good will are encouraged to
join in the novena (nine days of prayer) that will run from July 14-22
by praying St. Francis of Assisi's Prayer for Peace:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as
to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
“The violent episodes of the past week have shocked the conscience of
our country,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “Through this prayer,
each of us has the opportunity to help transcend hatred and violence
by personally committing to the concepts of love of neighbor, peace
and forgiveness that are central to an authentic embrace of
Christianity. It is our hope that, from coast to coast, those who pray
this prayer will become true instruments of peace.”
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore also urged
people to join this prayer campaign: “During this Year of Mercy, let
us pray for an end to violence and senseless killings,” he said.
“Through our prayers and good works, may we help build a society that
is merciful, just and peaceful.”
Knights of Columbus
1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 752-4000