Category: Abuse & violence:
To you, Creator of nature and humanity,
of truth and beauty, I pray:
Hear my voice,
for it is the voice
of the victims of all wars and violence
among individuals and nations.
Hear my voice,
for it is the voice
of all children who suffer and who will suffer
when people put their faith in weapons and war.
Hear my voice
when I beg you to instil
into the hearts of all human beings
the vision of peace,
the strength of justice
and the joy of fellowship.
Hear my voice,
for I speak for the multitudes
in every country and in every period of history
who do not want war
and are ready to walk the road of peace.
Hear my voice
and grant insight and strength
so that we may always respond
to hatred with love,
to injustice with total dedication to justice,
to need with the sharing of self,
to war with peace.
O God, hear my voice,
and grant to the world your everlasting peace.
Author: Original American
Traditional Unknown
Category: Adolescence & Youth:
Honor the memory of your Ancestors who guide and protect you.
Speak honestly and truthfully as if each word shall be like the oldest stones.
Have courage to stand against danger and dishonor wherever it be found.
Help those who need assistance and walk with gentleness.
Do not desire too many possessions, nor too much the sweetness of escape.
Take care of your body and avoid temptation of excess.
Greet each day cheerfully and live it as if it be your final initiation.
Pray for the well being of all, including your family and culture.
Remember the wisdom of the old ways. Teach the children by your good actions
