Embassy of Hungary, Washington, DC, June 15, 2009
 
Almighty God,
Heavenly Father,

You promised that we, “who formerly were far off have been brought near, by the blood of Christ; for He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall.” (Ephesians 2:13-14).

We are grateful for breaking down the dividing wall of hatred and animosity, which was erected between us!

We thank You, Lord Jesus, for conquering with your endless love the deadly evil that crucified you.

We remember those who followed Your example until their death. They would rather assume the role of being altruist martyrs, than sacrifice others on the godforsaken altar of ungodly enmity!

Mazes and labyrinths of walls do separate us from one other. Sins, lies, hatred, unbrotherly conduct, and egoism erect impenetrable walls between us. They push races, nations, “social class enemies”, minority communities, pariahs, and the stigmatized into inimical sides of human absolutism.

We are thankful that You connect heaven with earth, the Father with His creations, human with human, and unite them in your love!

It is only Your love and the might of your grace that pulls down the walls existing between us. It is your sacred blood which accomplished reconciliation between men and nations, so that Cain and Abel may live in peace, and the “prodigal sons” could return to Your “paternal house”. Thus, through you, they will win salvation.

For the holy name of Jesus, we pray and ask You to bless our souls, and bless our nation! “Let us have peace with You and amongst ourselves as well, for You are peace itself!”, as Hungarian poet Endre Ady formulated it. Amen.

Washington, June 15, 2009

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