Just as we gather together in mourning the death of loved ones, so too do we gather together to mourn the loss of peace, and the resurgence of violence in the world.

Pause for a Moment of Silence to hope and pray for a return to the ways of peace and understanding among the many different peoples of the world so that we may once again find our way to the fleeting dance of love and happiness.

Rejoice in what can still be, lest we allow ourselves to descend back into the darkness of despair...