VICAR

Dear Readers, I wish you a blessed Sunday.

Please join me today in praying for those caught up in this week’s Westminster attack. In particular, we think of those who lost their lives: Leslie Rhodes, Aysha Frade, Kurt Cochran and PC Keith Palmer. We pray for their loved ones, particularly young children.

Almighty God,

We thank you for your perfect love.

Perfect love drives out fear.

We pray for those caught in fear this week past,

May your love sustain them.

For those who have been injured in the attack in Westminster this week,

Lord draw close and bring healing.

For all families who have been touched by violence,

Lord bring your mercy 

Lord, we thank you for all who bring us care and protection,

Those who risk their lives for the benefit of others.

All those in the emergency services, surround them with your strong arms

Lord watch over them.

Lord dry tears

Calm hearts

Heal wounds

Christ have mercy

In Jesus’ name,

Amen