Originally written in remembrance of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing of April 15th, 2013, and first used on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. Reused too many times since then.
Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in <insert latest terrorist attack here>, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant our nation the resolve to carry on our lives with faith and dignity, that we may bear witness to thy salvation, and may come eventually to know the joys of thy kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Massacre of the Innocents
by Pieter Brueghel the Elder (1525?–1569)
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