God, since you are love, whoever does not love you or his brothers does not know you and remains in death. Deliver us from injustice, envy, hatred, and malice. Teach us to pardon all who have offended us, and to be patient with one another, even as you, Lord, are patient with us, in your compassion and love. Amen.
Eugene Bersier (1831-1889), revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.
God, you are the author of love and the lover of pure peace and affection. Free all who are terrified by fears, afflicted by poverty, harassed by troubles, worn down by illness. Show them your tender love, raise them up in a renewed life, and support them with your daily compassion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gallican Sacramentary, A.D. 800, revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.
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