God bless Sri Lanka

Today's the national day of my motherland.

Our Anthem:



I like the instrumental version:


A bird-eye view of Serendib:






Prayer for Our Country

Almighty God,
bless our nation
and make it true
to the ideas of freedom and justice
and brotherhood for all who make it great.

Guard us from war,
from fire and wind,
from compromise, fear, confusion.

Be close to our president and our statesmen;
give them vision and courage,
as they ponder decisions affecting peace
and the future of the world.

Make me more deeply aware of my heritage;
realizing not only my rights
but also my duties
and responsibilities as a citizen.

Make this great land
and all its people
know clearly Your will,
that they may fulfill
the destiny ordained for us
in the salvation of the nations,
and the restoring of all things in Christ.

Amen

Prayer to Our Lady for Our Country
By Rt. Rev. Dr. Vianney Fernando

O Most Loving and Tender Mother, Queen and Patroness of Sri Lanka, we humbly ask you to look upon us, your children, in our hour of need. Dearest Mother, you have come to our rescue, even in times of peril, from war and destruction.
In your never failing love for us, we earnestly ask you, to dispel from our midst, all forms of violence and hatred. Help us to build in our land, God's Kingdom of Justice and Love. Knowing your abiding Love and concern for us, dear mother, we entrust to your loving care and guidance, all races and peoples of our country. Help us to bring about brotherhood, peace and unity in our society. Guide the destinies of our nation and obtain for us lasting peace so that all of us may live as brothers and sisters of one family. Amen.