Our Lady of Peace




Peace Prayer to the Mother


The greatest gift of The Mother is Her Love.
It is incumbent upon us, Her children,
to act towards each other
as valued members of the same family.

Mother hear our desires, teach us your wisdom.
Let there be peace of understanding;
Peace of a calming of angers; peace of wisdom,
Peace of a willingness not to seek vengeance.

Let there be peace because we owe it to the children,
Peace because we owe it to the seventh generation.
Peace because we owe it to the parents,
Peace because we owe it to our ancestors.

Let there be peace so that there may be art,
Peace so there may be farming.
Peace so there may be dancing,
Peace so that utterly different peoples may compare their ways with interest.
Let there be peace among humans
So that there may grow to be peace between humans and trees,
Peace between humans and all living creatures,
Peace between humans and the land.

Let there be peace so that our ingenuity may undo our damage,
Peace so that we may solve riddles.
Peace so that we may reach the stars,
Peace so we may reach our own souls.

Let there be lasting peace;
Peace among men and women.

Peace among adults and children.
Let us move aside from the dictates of domination.

Let there be true peace.

So Mote It Be!


Our Lady of Refuge
by Tomie dePaola

This woman is like a mother to all. She opens her arms in shelter, her heart in love. Children of all colors, all races are secure in her presence. No one is left out, no one is homeless. This woman challenges us all with her willingness to comfort.
 
 

Dona nobis pacem; grant us peace.