Sunday, October 25, 2025 God be with you, And also with you. O Lord our God, Ruler of Creation, you are gracious and full of compassion, the works of your hands are faithfulness and justice.  Guide the leaders of our nation and of all nations away from narrow roads of self-interest and pride into following the footsteps of your righteousness and into the path of your wisdom.  Bestow a hearty share of that righteousness and wisdom upon the leaders of Israel and Hamas that they

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