Prayers for the Victims of the Tragedy in Newtown

Merciful Lord, look with pity upon those who have been touched by this tragic act of violence.  Let those who have lost children, or brothers and sisters, or friends, or parents, know the comfort and support of your love.  Give them strength to live through this time of loss and sorrow.  Amen

Lord, you see our children growing up in a confusing and sometimes frightening world.  Help us to give them a firm foundation of faith, hope and love, so that they might be able to face the challenges this life gives them.  Let us remember how precious we are to one another, and treasure each other in our hearts each day.

 O God, whose beloved Son took children into his arms and blessed them, give us grace to entrust the children and all those whose lives were taken in Newtown to your never failing care and love, and bring us all to your heavenly Kingdom.  Amen

Sustaining and Redeeming God:

Our hearts are broken by the tragedy in Newtown.  Hear our prayers for those holy innocents whose lives were lost as a consequence of human violence.

We pray for those adults who died while protecting the children entrusted to their care.

We pray for compassion and solace for those grieving families whose children will no longer share in their joys.

We pray for healing for all those whose lives have been forever changed by the violence of that day. 

Holy and loving God, we pray that you may provide consolation to all those in need of your grace and compassion.  May your presence be real to them in this time of great need.

May we continue to work for an end to violence in our society.   May we strive to be instruments of your peace in this often confusing and weary world.

We pray these things in Your Name.  Amen