Almighty God who transforms our weakness into strength, our despairs into hope. We thank you for your promise that our sorrow shall be turned into joy. Encourage us by your word to love the truth and peace; by your Spirit to become agents of Peace and reconciliation in this world of pain and suffering; anguish and hostility, through Him who is the prince of peace, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, now and forever more. Amen