God of justice, God of compassion, God of peace, comfort those who grieve for the deaths at Maguindanao and in places whose name we do not know, work healing within those who are wounded, stir the conscience of those who are responsible that they might repent, strengthen those who seek justice, grant courage to church leaders and all who pursue human rights in the face of oppression, provide wisdom to the leaders of the country, break the hold of violence on human hearts, guide the people of the Philippines in the paths of peace and the ways of justice. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Learn more about the events in Maguindanao that led to this prayer.