Remembering Those in Charleston

The RCL Benziger family invites you to join us in prayer for the victims of the tragic shootings in Charleston, and all victims of violence and hatred. Let us together hold in prayer the victims of violence and hatred. Let us together hold in prayer the victims of the tragic shootings in Charleston, and all victims of violence and hatred._ Lord God, your own Son was delivered into the hands of the wicked, yet he prayed for his persecutors and overcame hatred with the Blood of the Cross. Welcome into your heavenly kingdom the victims of the shootings in Charleston. Relieve the suffering of all victims of violence today; grant them peace of mind and a renewed faith in your protection and care. Protect us all from the violence of others, keep us safe from the weapons of hate, and restore to us tranquility and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Adapted from "Blessing of a Victim of Crime or Oppression" from the _Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers_