{"id":25932,"date":"2013-09-06T14:48:34","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T18:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/deaconsbench\/?p=25932"},"modified":"2016-09-30T16:02:20","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T20:02:20","slug":"almighty-eternal-god-hear-the-cries-of-the-people-of-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/deaconsbench\/2013\/09\/almighty-eternal-god-hear-the-cries-of-the-people-of-syria\/","title":{"rendered":"“Almighty eternal God, hear the cries of the people of Syria…”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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A Prayer for the People of Syria<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Almighty eternal God, source of all compassion,
\nthe promise of your mercy and saving help fills our hearts with hope.
\nHear the cries of the people of Syria;
\nbring healing to those suffering from the violence,
\nand comfort to those mourning the dead.
\nEmpower and encourage Syria\u2019s neighbors
\nin their care and welcome for refugees.
\nConvert the hearts of those who have taken up arms,
\nand strengthen the resolve of those committed to peace.<\/p>\n

O God of hope and Father of mercy,
\nyour Holy Spirit inspires us to look beyond ourselves and our own needs.
\nInspire leaders to choose peace over violence
\nand to seek reconciliation with enemies.
\nInspire the Church around the world with compassion for the people of Syria,
\nand fill us with hope for a future of peace built on justice for all.
\nWe ask this through Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace and Light of the World,
\nwho lives and reigns for ever and ever.<\/p>\n

Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n

Source.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Image:\u00a0Flooded with Syrian Christian refugees, Al Qaa\u2019s Greek Catholic church in Lebanon is often filled to capacity. (photo: CNEWA<\/a>\/Tamara\u00a0Hadi)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Prayer for the People of Syria Almighty eternal God, source of all compassion, the promise of your mercy and saving help fills our hearts with hope. Hear the cries of the people of Syria; bring healing to those suffering from the violence, and comfort to those mourning the dead. 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