Lord Jesus Christ,

The Holy Land is once again struck by violence, hatred, and death.
Lord, look with mercy upon the land that was your earthly home.

Receive the deceased into your presence.
Comfort those who mourn, are wounded, or forced to flee.
Be close to all who are full of fear and despair.

You are our peace and the light of the nations,
put an end to the spiral of terror and suffering
in the Holy Land and in the whole Middle East!

Let peace and justice flourish at the holy sites.
You are our refuge. Let the people be safe in your Love. 

Have mercy on us and on our time.

Amen.