We have no words
To express the depths of our grief,
Our sorrow, our outrage, our despair.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
For parents and grandparents,
Aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends
Who have lost someone
They knew and loved.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
For first responders
And all those who witness violence firsthand.
For survivors and their loved ones.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
For all held captive by fear,
And those imprisoned by wounds,
Minds twisted by mental illness and rage.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
For the leaders of our country and our world,
Who seem powerless to stop the violence
That fills our news feeds,
Our schools, churches, grocery stores …
The public places that used to feel safe.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Holy One, we stand before you in grief,
In sorrow, in outrage, in despair,
And we cry out …
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
All the Wonders 
Amen and amen
Hear our prayers, God of Comfort.
Thank you for this. I am heartsick.
For all the heartsick, we pray.
Thank you. In the midst of this sorrow you words hold comfort.
Love and blessings.
For teachers and staff who knew each child in this school.
Hear our prayers, Loving God.
Behind today’s clouds the Son still shines. We must remember He is victorious, always!
Amen.
Thank you for sharing these heartfelt words. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Amen.
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