a prayer for peace in syria
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A Prayer for Peace in Syria. Prayer from Catholics Confront Global Poverty, a collaborative effort of USCCB and CRS. God of Compassion, Hear the cries of the people of Syria. Comfort those who suffer violence Console those who mourn the dead. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A PRAYER FOR PEACE IN SYRIA
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In 2016 Syria entered its fifth year of conflict.
250,000 people have lost their lives.
12.2 million people are in need of assistance, including five million children.
At least four million people have fled the country since the conflict started on 15 March 2011.
We stand with Syria and offer a special prayer of peace and mercy for its people.
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Creator of all,Your name is mercy!
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Hear the cries of the people of Syria
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Comfort those who suffer violence,Console those who mourn the dead
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Give strength to Syria’s near neighbours to welcome the refugees
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Soften the hearts of those who have taken up arms
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And protect all who walk with those who suffer
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God of Hope,Inspire leaders in the region to choose
peace over violence and to seek reconciliation with their enemies
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May your gift of mercy give us the courage to raise awareness of their
suffering and turn indifference to compassion
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Inspire the Universal Church with compassion for the people of Syria
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May the Church be your welcoming face; make us a people of mercy
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And give us hope for a future built on enduring justice for all
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We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace and Light of the world.
Amen
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PHOTO CREDITS
Caritas Switzerland
Caritas Syria
Catholic Relief Services
Eoghan Rice / Trócaire
Prayer adapted from Prayer from Catholics Confront Global Poverty, a collaborative effort of USCCB and CRS
Last updated February 2016
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