"Loving God, we pray for people affected by war, terrorism and war-like activity, in particular those in Ukraine, in Sudan, in the Holy Land and the Middle East. We pray for all those who are suffering or afraid, that you will be close to them and protect them. 

We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world that at this time of crisis, that we may recognise our common humanity and reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters in need. May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for all people of the world."

Members of the community of the parish of St John the Baptist are urged to pray the Rosary daily for a peaceful end to war. We pray for the end to ALL wars, and recognise that people of all ethnicities, races, religions and cultures are our brothers and sisters. We may need to find new ways of understanding the world and its history to fully embrace those who seem "not like us".