All: Thank you for showing us through his words and deeds that we are all worthy of love regardless of nationality, race, creed, or social status.

One: Help us to be like Jesus who invited everyone to his table of abundance.

All: We are grateful for the opportunity to see beyond the rules and regulations of societies, governments and religions to the law of the heart which is our common knowing.

One: The Good Samaritan reached out beyond his cultural and religious programming to abide by the law of his heart.

All: Creator God, we rejoice that you placed the same compassionate heart within us.

One: Unchanging One, we are thankful that you placed your peace and compassion at the center of our being.

All: Through Your inspiration we will see through the ancient and constantly reversing roles of victim and victimizer to recognize a sister or pother.

One: Eternal One, Your gift of love is available to everyone.

All: Following Your example, we will not exclude anyone from our love.

One: Jesus taught us, “judge not lest you be judged”

All: We place our trust in You to help us find that calm center where peace and love replace judgment of ourselves or others.

One: We are comforted to know that when we are at peace, peace is extended to our families, our communities and the world.

All: Let us be channels of Your peace and know that in every encounter and in every moment there is an opportunity to decide to extend peace through your grace.