In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
John McCrae
Class 5 gathered together for a liturgical prayer of Remembrance.
Prayers of intercession
We bring all our hopes and prayers to God, our Father:
We pray today on Armistice Day for all those who have died in both World Wars and all conflicts since. Let us always remember those men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we might live in freedom and peace.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for all those who suffer because of conflict today and ask that God may give them peace. We remember the fighting in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemeni and Gaza, which has affected so many families. (Pause)
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for the families of service men and women who have lost their loved ones, who sought to bring peace to communities throughout the world. May their families receive comfort and consolation in their grief and loss.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for peace makers and peace keepers who seek to keep our world secure and free. May God keep them safe.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for all world and faith leaders that they may receive the gifts of wisdom in the search for friendship and peace.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
In this month of remembrance we pray for all those who have died, especially members of our own families and friends. We pray also for all those who are sad because they have lost someone.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We say together our family prayer
Our Father
These following words are taken from a poem, For the Fallen written by Laurence Binyon, a few weeks after the outbreak of World War 1. They are famous because they have been adopted by the Royal British Legion for ceremonies of Remembrance to commemorate fallen Service men and women. – Emily
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
We will remember them
