Remember Orlando Valencia

IN MEMORY OF ORLANDO VALENCIA
and the many other faithful Colombian leaders whose lives are taken from us due to the violence of war and injustice.

Here Orlando Valencia carries a candle marked with the word "reparation." The photo was taken during a ceremony marking the launch of a book entitled "A cry from God: Truth, Justice and Reparation!" Orlando was representing his community and the hopes of many Colombians to see a true peace in Colombia.

SAMPLE PRAYER FOR USE IN YOUR HOME OR IN YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP

Merciful God,
Console all who mourn the death of peacemaker Orlando Valencia. Comfort his widow, family and community in their grief. Keep us all mindful of other community members, leaders, wives, husbands, and children unknown to us, who are disappeared, killed and threatened each day due to on-going conflict and violence. Keep us steadfast as we work for your peace and your justice for all Colombians. Renew in us hope that your justice will one day roll down like mighty waters upon all of creation through Jesus Christ, our Prince of Peace.
Amen