Lord Jesus, you were born in a stable in Bethlehem and came to us as a healer and reconciler. Send forth your healing touch to families, communities and na-tions. Where there is estrangement, build bridges; where there is hostility, sow love; where there is con-flict, bring peace; where there is inequity, establish justice; where there is revenge, bring forgiveness; where there are historical wounds, pour out your heal-ing balm; where there are unruly wills, establish your gentle sovereign rule; where there is spiritual hunger, pour out your peace that passes understanding. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Son of God, Son of Abraham, Son of Man, now and forever. Amen.
There can be no reconciliation without repentance.