Notre Dame

Notre Dame The flames may have destroyed the building But the Church remains The structure may have fallen But the founder has risen The fire has consumed and devoured But faith continues The blaze has been extinguished But the fire in our hearts burns bright The smoke still rises But the cross shines through All

Paris

Lord, for Paris we pray Justice for the dead Healing for the injured Strength for the helpers Wisdom for the leaders Hope for the frightened Peace for all effected Unity in response Solidarity for the communities Love for the ostracised Restraint in blanket blame Mercy for the tainted And grace for everyone. Lord in your

Love Will Always Overcome

Dedicated to all my friends in Paris today. You will never win with a gun in your hand With hate in your heart and hate painted on your face You can wound and you can kill but you have not won For love will always triumph, love will always overcome. You may spread fear and