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As we hurry through our demanding lives we long for stillness, for social harmony, yet in today’s troubled world, peace can seem far away indeed. This inspiring collection of 40 meditations and prayers on the nature of peace, drawn from the much-loved BBC Radio 4 series Prayer for the Day, makes clear that true peace begins with an inner quiet in which we may know our own thoughts – and hear the voice of God.
Some of these prayers remind of the calm that comes through gratitude for our blessings, while others explore the many ways of living in peace from day to day. From prayers for concord in the world to prayers that examine the meaning of peace in our hearts, this is a timely collection that gathers together reflections from a wide range of faith traditions, offering hope and a real way forward.
Peace is a reconciling
Of opposites.
Peace is rooted in love,
It lies in the heart,
Waiting to be nourished,
Blossom
And flourish,
Until it embraces the world.
– Terry Waite
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Prayer for the Day has for several decades been broadcast daily on BBC Radio 4 at 5:43am (and repeated later in the day), offering listeners an inspiring two-minute reflection to start their day.
Terry Waite CBE first came to public attention in the 1980s for his role as hostage negotiator while envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury. He was himself taken prisoner in Lebanon in 1987, and endured 1,763 days of captivity. Since that time he has dedicated himself to writing, lecturing and humanitarian work, including as president of both Y Care International (the relief and development agency of the YMCA) and the homeless charity Emmaus UK.
