1. Phrases From The Civil War
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3. Famous Quotes About The Civil War
4. A Quotes For The Civil War Summary
5. English Civil War Quotes
6. Lincoln Civil War Quotes

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A Christian Prayer for Peace in Our Time

O God, author and giver of peace,
in whose image and likeness each of us has been created
with a human dignity worthy of respect on earth
and destined for eternal glory,
Listen to the cry that rises from every corner of this fragile earth,
from our human family torn by violent conflict:
Give peace in our time, O good and gracious God,
that peace which, as your son Jesus Christ told us
and as we have experienced in these days,
is a peace which the world cannot give.
To world leaders grant the wisdom
to see beyond the boundaries of race, religion, and nation
to that common humanity that makes us all your children
and brothers and sisters to one another.
To those who have taken up arms in anger or revenge
or even in the cause of justice
grant the grace of conversion to the path of peaceful dialogue
and constructive collaboration.
To the innocent who live in the shadow of war and terror,
especially the frightened children,
be a shelter and strength, their haven and hope.
And to those who have already lost their lives
as victims of human cruelty and chemical warfare,
open wide your arms and enfold them all
in the embrace of your compassion, healing, and everlasting life.
Grant this through Jesus Christ, your son, our Lord.
Mary, Mother of all and Queen of peace, pray for us.

Pope John Paul II's Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace,
who are yourself our peace and reconciliation,
who so often said, 'Peace to you,' grant us peace.
Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice,
and brotherly love.
Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.
Enlighten our rulers that they may
guarantee and defend the great gift of peace.
May all peoples on the earth
become as brothers and sisters.
May longed for peace blossom forth
and reign always over us all.
- Pope John Paul II
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A Christian Reflection

Lord God,
Remember Christ, your Son, who is peace itself,
and who has washed away our hatred with his blood.
Because you love all men and women,
look with mercy on all who are engaged in battle.
Banish the violence and evil within all combatants
so that one day, we may all deserve to be
called your sons and your daughters.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.

- Author Unknown

Refugees and Victims of War

Lord God,
No one is a stranger to you
And no one is ever far from your loving care.
In your kindness, watch over refugees and victims of war,
Those separated from their loved ones,
Young people who are lost,
And those who have left home or who have run away from home.
Bring them back safely to the place where they long to be,
And help us always to show your kindness
to strangers and to all in need.

- Author Unknown

Prayer for Ordinary Time

Loving God,

Our church calendar tells us that we are back again in Ordinary Time. Advent passed through its four weeks. We celebrated the birth of Jesus with angels singing and shepherds visiting and magi following a star from the East and bearing gifts. Yes, we have finished this holy season. Still, somehow, this time does not seem ordinary; it is anything but that.

This “ordinary time” is marked by masked faces, social distancing, and “germ circles.” Headlines shout out frightful numbers of individuals who have contracted Covid-19, thousands every day. Each of these numbers affects the lives of spouses, children, friends with care and worry, with work to help cure and coax loved ones back to health. And the number of deaths chills survivors in worry and guilt – what should I have done, what should I do now? Just to travel to a small funeral to say good-bye to a loved one and offer you our prayer leads to days of quarantine and extra separation. Holy God, loving God, can this really be “ordinary time?”

This “ordinary time” is marked also by deep economic hardship for many. Mothers and fathers have worked hard to provide for their families, and now their jobs are gone. “Sorry, the work you have done for us is not needed any more. Good-bye!” “Sorry, we appreciate what you do, but we cannot afford it any more. Good-bye and good luck!” The ordinary ways of working and providing and living have disappeared for many.

And recently in this “ordinary time” we have seen our fellow citizens rise up in anger and violence, destroying, injuring, even killing others to push their narrow agendas. In scenes that would fit easily into war zones, they invade our honored spaces and violate standards of citizen behavior. Neighbors have turned into crazed killers. Old friends and colleagues are now out of control. Where is ordinary time?

Perhaps, Lord, no time is really ordinary. Where you are, the extraordinary tries to lift us up, to let us see beyond the everyday and catch hints of what can be, of who we could be if we gave room to our best selves, of what we could do if we banded together in common purpose and resolve.

Part of ordinary time is the dedication of health care workers. Part is families sharing resources to get through economic breakdown. Part must be the guardians of public safety who risk their lies and health, even give up that life, to keep order and peace.

We come to you, loving God, with hope in our hearts and prayer on our lips. We pray that care and compassion, watching and accompanying be part of our ordinary lives. We pray that our eyes be open to see the needs of those who struggle to provide for their families and that if we can help, we do help in ordinary ways. We pray that we try to understand each other in our struggles to make sense of the forces that are beyond any one of us, that we see beyond threats imagined or real, that we hear beyond shouted anger or mocking taunts or cursing threats and note the cries for help that rest mostly silent in ordinary times.

Holy God, you make all times holy, all places, all people in all the seasons of our lives. Ordinary time? It is all extraordinary with you.

- Ed Schmidt, S.J.
written January 12, 2021

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When one goes to see a blockbuster action movie, the major draws tend to be the heart-stopping action and the impressive CGI, not the one-liners and monologues said by the film's main characters. Yet Marvel movies have always been about exceeding expectations, and the studio's latest feature, Captain America: Civil War, is filled with dialogue that's just as funny, smart, and thought-provoking as any of the movie's big battles or giant explosions. Don't believe me? Well, check out the 23 Captain America: Civil War quotes below, and you'll soon realize that the superhero film's dialogue is not to be missed.

From witty quips said by (who else?) Tony Stark to heartbreaking exchanged shared between the Avengers, the Civil War quotes below are ones Marvel fans will be thinking about long after they leave the theater. At two and a half hours long, this movie is filled to the brim with quotable moments, and you won't want to miss a single one. Check out the 23 best quotes from Civil War below, but beware, they contain some pretty big spoilers:

1. Natasha: 'Looking Over Your Shoulder Should Be Second Nature.'Sam: 'Anyone Ever Tell You You're A Little Paranoid?'Natasha: 'Not To My Face. Why, Did You Hear Something?'

This silly, light-hearted exchange near the movie's start sets the tone for the rest of the film.

2. Zemo: 'Homecoming... One... Longing... Rusted...'

These are the words, plus a few others, that lead to Bucky's activation as the Winter Soldier.

3. Tony: 'If We Don't Do This, It Will Be Done To Us.'

Tony's reason for the Avengers signing the Sokovia Accords is harsh, but it makes some sense.

4. Tony: 'We Need To Be Put In Check. Whatever Form That Takes, I'm Game.'

As does this statement, although Steve and some of the others don't agree.

Phrases From The Civil War

5. Tony: 'If We Can't Accept Limitations, We're No Better Than The Bad Guys.'

But this might be the hardest reason of all for Steve and the rest of Team Cap to take.

6. Steve: 'We Try To Save As Many People As We Can. Sometimes That Doesn't Mean Everybody, But You Don't Give Up.'

Steve is against the Accords, because to him, it'd be giving total control of the Avengers over to the government.

7, Vision: 'Our Very Strength Incites Challenge. Challenge Incites Conflict. And Conflict Breeds Catastrophe.'

Talking about the Avengers' possible need for supervision, Vision makes a distressing, but true point.

8. Steve: 'He Said 'Bucky' And Suddenly I Was That 16-Year-Old Boy From Brooklyn Again.'

The heart of the Stucky friendship becomes clear when Steve talks about why he still trusts Bucky, despite what his friend has done as the Winter Soldier.

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9. Steve: 'Sorry, Tony. You Know I Wouldn't Do This If I Had Any Other Choice. But He's My Friend.'

Tony: 'So Was I.'

This exchange is brutal to hear for Steve-Tony fans, and it shows how much Bucky's presence has taken a toll on the Avengers. It also leads to the big fight.

10. Tony: 'It's Hard To Believe She's Anyone's Aunt.'

Tony succeeds in grossing Peter Parker out when he hits on Aunt May while at their house to recruit Peter to Team Iron Man.

11. Bucky: 'Your Mother's Name Is Sarah. You Used To Fill The Inside Of Your Shoes With Newspaper.'

When trying to convince Steve that he's back to his normal self, Bucky brings up some personal notes, including the fact that Steve's mom name is Sarah.

12. Falcon: 'Are We Just Supposed To Take That And Be OK With It?'

Unsurprisingly, Falcon is not so easily convinced that Bucky is a normal guy again just because he mentioned Steve's mom's name. Perhaps it's a nod to that much-discussed Batman v Superman scene?

13. Iron Man: 'All Right, I've Run Out Of Patience. Underoos!'

Tony's call to the very young Spider-Man to join the battle is perfect.

14. Falcon: 'I Don't Know How Many Fights You've Been On, But There's Not Usually This Much Talking.'

You could say, however, that Falcon is not a big fan of Spidey's incessant chatter.

15. Spider-Man: 'You Have A Metal Arm? That Is Awesome, Dude!'

And neither is Bucky. Lines like the one Spidey says to the Winter Soldier here are the reason you don't take 16-year-olds into battle.

16. Falcon: 'Tiny Dude Is Big Now!'

Upon witnessing Ant-Man unexpectedly become huge, Falcon has a more than appropriate reaction.

17. Spider-Man: 'Holy Sh*t!'

Spidey, too, is incredulous upon seeing the normally diminutive Ant-Man turn giant.

18. Iron Man: 'Anybody On Our Side Hiding Any Shocking, Or Fantastic Abilities They'd Like To Disclose?'

But perhaps Iron Man sums up the team's Ant-Man-got-big reaction best.

Famous Quotes About The Civil War

19. Ant-Man: 'You're Going To Have To Take This To The Shop.'Iron Man: 'Who's Speaking?'Ant-Man: 'It's Your Conscience. We Don't Talk A Lot These Days.'

Back as small Ant-Man, Scott Lang still manages to wise-crack in the middle of a battle.

20. Black Widow: 'Are We Still Friends?'Hawkeye: 'That Depends On How Hard You Hit Me.'

Even during an intense fight, Natasha and Clint still joke around.

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21. Tony: 'I'm Trying To Keep You From Tearing The Avengers Apart!'

Steve: You Did That When You Signed.'

Whomp. This one hurts to hear.

22. Falcon: 'You'd Have To Go Mark Fuhrman On My Ass To Get Information Out Of Me.'

Leave it to Falcon to bring up an O.J. Simpson trial reference when defying Iron Man.

English Civil War Quotes

23. Stan Lee: 'Are You Mr. Stank?'

Playing a delivery guy, Stan Lee delivers the perfect accidental insult to Tony Stark, which makes Rhodes — and the audience — crack up, and it leaves the movie on a (relatively) humorous note, despite the consequences of the Avengers' war.

Civil War may be an action-packed movie, but it has plenty of great, memorable quotes that Marvel fans can obsess over until the next flick comes along.

Lincoln Civil War Quotes

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