Prayer In A Time Of Waiting

O Almighty and eternal God, watch over our churches, our households, our educational institutions, our hospitals, our workplaces, and every place where we come together. Free us from danger and vulnerability. Shield our nation and its people from both internal and external threats. Grant us a swift peace that emerges from justice. Inspire in the hearts and minds of all men and women a steadfast commitment to live in harmony and to show goodwill toward everyone. We implore this through Christ our Lord.