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Interfaith Services
QUR'AN: SURAH 1: THE SEVEN VERSES
In the name of Allah the all-merciful, most compassionate
Praised be Allah, Lord of the universe,
The all-merciful, most-compassionate,
Lord of the day of judgment,
It is you alone we adore, you alone are our succour,
Show us the straight path,
7. The path of those whom you have blessed, not the path of those who have incurred your wrath, nor the path of those who have strayed.
MY HEART IS MOVED BY ALL I CANNOT SAVE: SO MUCH HAS BEEN DESTROYED I HAVE TO CAST MY LOT WITH THOSE WHO AGE AFTER AGE, PERVERSELY, WITH NO EXTRAORDINARY POWER, RECONSTITUTE THE WORLD
- Adrienne Rich
AFFIRMATIONS II
READER: We think of those who make and plant land mines.
ALL: May their consciences be awakened to what they do.
READER: We acknowledge the prejudice, greed, and lack of concern in our own hearts.
ALL: May we become aware of the sufferings of others.
READER: We recognize the failure of the nations to which we belong to seek peace and pursue
ALL: May we help awaken our nation to its urgent responsibility.
READER: We know that the religions of the world have been misused to foment violence and hatred.
ALL: May people of faith everywhere work together for understanding and peace.
WHATEVER GOD DOES, THE FIRST OUTBURST IS ALWAYS COMPASSION. - MEISTER ECKHART
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