Padre Pio, with compassion hear this prayer for peace in the world and drive away from mankind the war and terrorism.
Prayer to Padre Pio for Peace in the World
Padre Pio, we come today to beg you to protect the world and its inhabitants with peace. Drive away from mankind the destructive tide of war and terrorism; restore friendship among the peoples and pour into men’s hearts the gift of trust and forgiveness. Glorious Padre Pio, we pray to you for all those who have died as victims of brutal terrorist attacks. Grant them justice and eternal joy.
Most gentle Padre Pio, we pray for the wounded of all wars: children and youth, women and men, the elderly and innocent. Heal their bodies and their hearts, strengthen them with your consolation, and drive away hatred and the desire for revenge. Padre Pio, be present to families who mourn the loss of their relatives, innocent victims of violence and war. Surround them with your unbounded goodness; let them find the strength and courage to continue to be brothers and sisters.
Convert the hearts of those who bring war and terrorism; make them recognize the evil of their deeds and return to the way of peace and goodness. Pour into their hearts respect for the life and dignity of every human being, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or social status. We beg you, Padre Pio, put into men’s hearts the peace of heaven; grant harmony to all that live and enlighten the minds of those who govern and guide us on earth. Glorious Padre Pio, speak to the hearts of those who guide the fates of peoples; end the logic of cruelty and revenge; inspire peaceful solutions and gestures of love and openness.
Padre Pio, with compassion hear this prayer for peace in the world, which comes to you from amid the uproar and despair of a lost humanity. Keep burning in us the flame of hope, so that peace may overcome hatred. Hear the despairing cry of your children, the sorrowful entreaty of all mankind; may war and the spiral of fighting and violence be no more. Give us a charitable heart, teach us to be more generous, and help us to do good works with no thought of earthly compensation. Padre Pio, with great hope and full of confidence in your infinite mercy, we trust in your intercession and we beg you to grant us always days of peace and brotherhood. Amen.