Prayers of Solidarity
A 2010 Lenten Study compiled by the World Council of Churches, the World Student Christian
Federation and the World YWCA. http://women.overcomingviolence.org
Prayers of Solidarity
Outcast God,
Born into poverty in an occupied land,
Living alongside the marginalised and the oppressed.
Dying between criminals to the jeers of the crowd,
Open our eyes, that we who seek to follow you may recognise your face in the faces
of those who are reviled.
Open our ears, that we who seek to hear your word, may recognise your love in the
stories which are often drowned out.
Open our hearts, that we who seek your way of life may be bold in witnessing to your
longing for justice and peace.
Amen
Abundant God,
Those of us with plenty can observe the lives of those with nothing at the click of a
switch.
At the push of a button, we can close down the images which frighten or revolt us,
silence the stories which disturb and unnerve us.
Give us compassionate eyes to see clearly the world we live in. Move us from fear to
compassion; from wilful ignorance to mindful action, from the complicity of silence
to the joyful sings of solidarity.
We ask it in Jesus’ name,
Amen
We often hear it said that ‘The Poor will always be with us.’
Give us the courage then to say ‘Your Kingdom Come.’
We often hear it said that ‘It’s what they’re used to… they’re not like us.’
Give us the courage then to say ‘Your Kingdom Come.’
We often hear it said that ‘I don’t want to think about it – it makes me depressed.’
Give us the courage then to say ‘Your Kingdom Come.’
We often hear it said that ‘What did she expect – dressed like that.’
Give us the courage then to say ‘Your Kingdom Come.’
We often hear it said that ‘It’s the world – you can’t change it.’
Give us the courage then to say ‘Your Kingdom Come.’
Amen
A 2010 Lenten Study compiled by the World Council of Churches, the World Student Christian
Federation and the World YWCA.