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Friday, September 6, 2013

Join Pope Francis on Sept. 7th in a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria

Let us join with Pope Francis on Sept.7th in the worldwide day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/prayer-wartime
..."Simon's image of wrapping ourselves in prayer is a mighty powerful one. Some have questioned the call to prayer made by Pope Francis. "It's not a concrete solution," they say. And yet the world is uniting in prayer for peace in Syria.
War, by definition, divides and forces us to choose sides. Peace is a universal hunger that transcends denominations, religions, races, nations and cultures. Giorgio Bernardelli at the Vatican Insider writes how Francis' peace vigil for Syria has "swept away historical differences between Christians and brought Muslims closer together as well."
Wartime prayers
Wartime prayers
In every language spoken
For every family scattered and broken
Together, we pray ...:
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/vaticans-full-court-press-syria-remembrance-things-past

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