Peace is Flowing like a River or Kirisuto no heiwa/キリストの平和
Kirisuto no heiwa ga, wata shitachi no kokoro no,
sumizumi ni ma de, yuki watarimasu yo u ni.
May the peace of Christ be with you,
may the love of Christ dwell deep in your heart,
may the Spirit enlighten your way,
may you walk in the comfort of God's love.
Reading
Article 9 of Japan's Constitution reads as follows: 1. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as a means of settling international disputes. Constitution Article #9 is the only way into the future. CONCRETE SHAPE OF HOPE
Closing Prayer
God, Father and Mother of this world, we come to you from the midst of a broken world where nations raise weapons against nations and mothers and children are the innocent victims of violence. We pray that you would inspire us to create a peaceful world. Help us call our leaders to accountability and to remind them that more weapons and war do not bring peace. Make us a peaceful people in a peaceful world. Amen.
(Adapted from Center of Concern Prayer for an end to nuclear weapons.)
Closing Song:
(repeat the opening song)
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