On May 17, Diocese of Jerusalem Archbishop Hosam Naoum offered the following prayer and urged all Christendom to join him in praying:

“Almighty and Everlasting God: Our days are in your hands; we lift up all those in the Holy Land who are victims of violence and injustice, that you might empower your Church to bring healing to the wounded, relief to the suffering, and comfort to those who mourn; we pray also that you would soften the hearts of all those involved in the recent conflicts, that they would be led to work for justice and lasting peace in the land where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ first came to bring hope and abundant life to all people; these things we ask in his Holy Name. Amen.”

Read Archbishop Naoum’s full statement released on May 17 in response to the the violence that has broken out this month in Israel and Gaza.

We’ve heard from many people over the past week and a half wondering how to get
involved and what they can do to make a difference. We ask you to join us in praying
for peace and working for justice. Below, we outline several other concrete steps.

Any views or opinions contained herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP).