Weekly Peace Prayer
for January 6, 2026
prepared by
Sister Carmel Little, CSJP
Introduction:
The feast of the Epiphany celebrates Christ’s manifestation to the whole world. So, as we gather today to pray for peace we again hold in our hearts the pain and suffering of our brothers and sisters in all parts of the world especially in countries torn by war. And since we have just celebrated the feast of the Epiphany, we will pray prayers for peace from other faith traditions.
Constitutions:
Christ is our peace, the source of our power.
United with him we engage in the struggle
against the reality of evil and continue the work
of establishing God’s reign of justice and peace. #2
Reading:
And suddenly the star they had seen rising went forward and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight.
Matthew 2:9-10
Reflect on people who have followed their star
and made a difference in the world.
Prayer: Muslim Prayer for Peace
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Accept our prayer to sustain us
and our brothers and sisters of different beliefs
in our desire for peace.
Help us to find this peace in our living together.
Lead us from hate to love and from violence to peace,
from fear to trust and from despair to hope.
Enable us to eliminate poverty, prejudice and oppression
so that peace may prevail with righteousness and justice. Amen
Quiet Reflection
Reading:
They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They fell down and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh...
Matthew 2:9-10
Reflect on people who take the risk
to make the Star of Peace shine in the world.
Jewish Prayer for Peace
Source of peace, Sovereign of peace,
Establish peace among Your people, Israel.
And let there be an ever-increasing peace among all peoples.
May there be no more hatred, rancor, strife or conquest
Between one human being and another.
Let there be only love and a great peace among us,
So that each on of us may know the love of the other.
Until we are able to come and gather together-every person with another.
So that we may speak - one to the other.
So that we may explain - one to the other - Your truth.
God - You are peace, and from You comes peace.
Source of peace, bless us with peace. Amen.
Based on the prayer of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav,
from Siddur Ha'avodah She'ba'lev, Service of the Heart
Quiet Reflection
Reading:
They received a message in a dream not to return to Herod,
so they went back to their own country by another route. Matthew 2:12
Reflect on a time when God’s Word filled your heart
and you changed your decision.
Christian Prayer for Peace
Gracious God,
bless all your children in the Middle East
with the gift of peace.
Reach out and embrace Muslims, Jews and Christians.
Dry their tears with your gentle hands.
Surround their trembling bodies with your loving arms.
Replace their fears with the hope and vision of
peaceful times to come. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Quiet Reflection
Prayer for Peace
Gracious God,
Help us see your face in the faces of the people around us. Give us courage to love one another even when love seems like a risk. Give us compassion for those who are unlike us. Teach us to listen to those we disagree with, to hear stories that make us uncomfortable. Heal the hatred in the world around us by healing our own hearts first. Give us peace. Amen
A prayer for peace for our country and the
world - Gregory Coles crosswalk.com
USED WITH THE PERMISSION OF CHRISTOPHER GRUNDY.
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