Matthew 5:9, Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 7:12, Luke 10:25-37
O God, whose peace passes all understanding, mold us to be the instruments of your peace. We often think that the absence of war is peace, but in fact true peace comes only when we are in harmony with those with whom we live and work. We know that reconciliation is only possible in the absence of bitterness and hatred. Help us to work with mutual understanding and respect for one another, so that the struggle for justice and peace can bring a fruitful harvest in the hearts of all your children. Amen.