“Wisdom calls aloud in the
street, raising her voice in the public squares…” We cry out with lady Wisdom
today as we mourn the ongoing sexual harassment and violation of female-bodied
people. Several high profile rape and
murder cases in Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Palestine surfaced this week, reminding
us of the daily struggle for justice and voice that the majority of women
around the world endure. We pray that
perpetrators of violence against women will be held accountable for their
actions. Lord in your mercy…
Celebrations in Palestine and around the world this week affirmed
the gifts and talents of differently-abled people. We are
grateful for the cultural events and political actions that physically and
mentally challenged activists organized, to focus on the issues and rights of
differently-abled Palestinians, and promote gains to be derived from their
integration in every aspect of community life. We seek God’s help to make society more
amicable to them, and we feel the pain of the situation surrounding their
disablement (as the Israeli army’s reaction to the first intifada, and its Cast
Lead operations left record numbers of Palestinians paralyzed). We pray for affirmation and access for all
citizens. Lord in your
mercy…
We are grateful to have the chance to
experience another Advent, and celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ into the
world. We pray that the Christmas Message
we published this week will inspire action and conversations around the world
this holiday season. (Available at http://sabeel.org/events.php?eventid=237)
Lord in your mercy…
Waiting is easier in company, and Sabeel’s programs have joined
their efforts during Advent. We pray for the upcoming women and clergy program
in Jericho, and the Sabeel women’s meeting in Nazareth. May the faith of each of the participants be
encouraged by their fellow travelers. Lord
in your mercy…
With the World Council of
Churches we pray for Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal. Lord in your mercy…
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