Spirit of God, you hold us in Your embrace.
Your presence burns through this world, transforming it.
You hold us in Your embrace.
You call us to see and confront the mystery of evil.
You hold us in Your embrace.
You call us to live the astonishing mystery of good in the face of the mystery of evil.
You hold us in Your embrace.
Be with us as we experiment with your nonviolence.
You hold us in Your embrace.
Give us the strength to break the rules of war, to move from the war zone to the house of love.
You hold us in Your embrace.
We are grateful for You and for each other.
You hold us in Your embrace.
You hold us in Your embrace.
You hold us in Your embrace.