1. God of Mercies

2. We thank you for your great love for us all

3. We ask you to guide the leaders of Sudan in the process of nation building

4. and pray that you might grant them and all your people

5. your wisdom, compassion and fortitude

6. We give thanks for all who have worked hard for peace

7. and we pray for all who have died

8. during the long years of conflict

9. Unite us all in solidarity

10. people of every race and language

11. every tribe and community

12. God, bless the new nation of South Sudan

13. and bless the Republic of Sudan

14. as they face the future

15. a future full of hope

16. We ask all this in Jesus’ name Amen

17. Act and pray for the people of Sudan cafod.org.uk/sudanpeace Photography: Sara A. Fajardo, David Snyder, Debbie DeVoe and HabibAbdurahman for Catholic Relief Services Music: Pupils of Usratuna Basic School of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Juba