Yesterday was the seventh anniversary of the beginning of the catastrophic civil war in Syria. It began with the Assad regime violently repressing demonstrations calling for the resignation of Syrian President Bashir al-Assad and a democratic government, which quickly escalated into a brutal civil war. First, between Syrian factions and then became a proxy war between neighboring countries that either backed the government or the various rebel factions.
The big losers have been the people of Syria, whose homes and towns and cities have been destroyed, who've been imprisoned and "disappeared" by the thousands and who have been forced to flee the relentless violence in their millions, seeking refuge either within the country, in neighboring countries or in Europe.
As ourHoly Father has asked us to do, let us continue to pray for peace and an end to the violence in this unfortunate country.
Prayer for Peace in Syria
God of Compassion,
hear the cries of the people of Syria.
Bring healing to those suffering from the violence.
Bring comfort to those mourning the dead.Strengthen Syria's neighbors in their care and welcome for refugees.
Convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms.
And protect those committed to peace.
God of Hope,
inspire leader to chose peace over violence
and to seek reconciliation with enemies.
Inspire the Church around the world
with compassion for the people of Syria.
And give us hope for a future of peace
built on justice for all.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
Prince of Peace and Light of the World.
Amen.
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