Prayers for #Charlottesville

In light of the events of Charlottesville this weekend, I'm at a loss for words today.

I merely offer my prayers:

For those who have been injured and died.

For those who grieve and mourn.

For those who live in constant fear.

For those who peacefully protest.

For those who bravely stand against evil in spite of threat of personal danger.

For those who are too afraid to protest.

For those who are too apathetic to protest.

For those who truly believe that violence and hatred is acceptable.

For those who have just had their eyes opened to this reality of our world.

For those whose eyes are still closed.

For those whose hearts are closed to human suffering.

For those whose hearts are broken.

For those who live in circumstances where such violence, and worse, is the norm.

Holy Messiah, Divine Christ, Sweet Jesus: may we live your commission to love one another. May we not get swept into a vortex of hatred. May we be brave to stand up to evil, to work for your peace, that your kingdom will come.

Lord, have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.