The outer walls of the Jerusalem
Monastery of the Cross now display the words “Death to Christians.” The
graffiti bears the marks of “Price Tag,” a Jewish extremist movement which has
been responsible for vandalism also on Muslim places of worship and homes in
Palestine. Reports from various news sources state that settler violence
continues to increase at an alarming rate across the West Bank this year. We
pray that the government of Israel takes action against all settler violence
and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Lord, in your mercy…
We pray for the unity of the
Palestinian people, and for the formation of a new provisional coalition
government that will lead to democratic elections in Palestine. Lord, in your
mercy…
Reports of people dying from the
cold surfaced from Afghan refugee camps, Tel Aviv, and Ukraine/Eastern Europe
this week. We pray that every person would find a warm place to lay their head
throughout the rest of this winter. Lord, in your mercy…
As we study the early ministry of
Jesus and his life in Nazareth, we remember the faithful who continue in
Christian ministry there. We pray for Sabeel Nazareth, which has programs for
women and youth this week. Lord, in your
mercy…
We lift up to God the situations
in Syria and Egypt where violent unrest is claiming the lives of so many
people. We pray for stability and peace
in these two countries, and that people there will settle their conflicts through
dialogue and nonviolence. Lord, in your
mercy…
With the World Council of
Churches we pray for the churches and populations of Ireland and the United
Kingdom. Lord, in
your mercy…
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