Prayer Candles

Jesus, Almighty God, give strength and courage to all persecuted believers in You, wherever they are. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual Light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.Amen. Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for

For the suffering church

Dear God, please hear the prayers of your people for peace in all areas of conflict, for wisdom and compassion amongst world leaders and for protection and strength for all those who are working to support and comfort the oppressed and vulnerable.

For the Christians of Syria who have suffered so much and continue to suffer, I pray for speedy end to this war. God be with you.

For all who suffer as a result of war, greed and inhumanity and for those who hurt others, as well as those who are hurt - that they may understand. For all the children affected by conflict. Our Lady, St Paul, all the saints pray; Lord have mercy.

That all people’s of the Middle East may experience the love and acceptance of God. That a cease to hostilities may arise and individuals be given a chance to rebuild their lives. Amen

May our blessed Lord have mercy on the suffering souls in the middle East.

Almighty everlasting Father, I offer this mystery of the Rosary with the whole mystery of Christ and in union with the Holy sacrifice of the Mass for the Church in Syria....

For peace and reconciliation in the whole world, may God’s will be done.

For peace in the Middle East.For the work and workers of the ACN, that the Lord will bless their endeavours to care for the suffering people in their outreach, and that all peoples of peace, Christian and Muslim may experience the love of God.

For all Christians suffering persecution but especially those in the Middle East. May God give them the strength to cope. We keep them constantly in our prayers.

Mother Theresa: I have found the Paradox: That if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, Only more Love.