Evening Prayer – 15 April 2020

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
This is not an invitation to thank me for my service
If you want to thank a Veteran for their service, work for Peace
On the 15th of April I raised my right hand
I swore to protect the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
Tonight I weep for our nation and world
Partisan fighting and money buying votes
Lord, forgive us and direct us towards the cause
To protect the widows and orphans
To feed the hungry and stand up for the oppressed
All I can do this night is lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem et in Terra
Grant us Peace on Earth
Lord, make us instruments of that peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“If you want to thank a veteran for their service, work for peace.” Amen.
A motto of the organization Veterans For Peace. I joined two years ago.