Spain: Pray for Spain

Inside Europe: Iberian Notes is blogging on today's terrorist strikes in Spain. The death toll is 173 and rising with at least 600 injured. Spaniards are angry, and justifiably so.

Lord, I pray for those who have been killed and ask your mercy on their souls; may you grant eternal rest unto them and let your perpetual light shine upon them. For their families, that you may comfort them in their hour of need and bind up their broken hearts. For those who have been injured, Lord, have mercy on them and grant them healing; be with them that they may have the faith and strength to endure the horror that has come upon them. Remember families and friends, far and near; remember Spain in mercy. Concerning the ones who did this terrible deed, Lord, in your wrath remember mercy even as you bring them swiftly to justice. In no other name but in Jesus Christ Almighty Name. Amen.