The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people and churches to join in global prayers for peace, starting with the Middle East on 26 March.
In a world marked by growing conflict, suffering, and uncertainty, the WCC reaffirms its calling as a fellowship of churches to stand together in prayer for peace.
Through the initiative, the global fellowship is invited not only to pray for those affected, but to pray with them-drawing from the spiritual traditions and lived faith of the churches of the region.
A common prayer resource will accompany the gathering, offering prayers from the Middle East to guide in shared moments of intercession and hope.
The WCC invites all churches and people of goodwill to take part in this ongoing commitment to prayer, bearing witness together to a shared longing for peace, justice, and reconciliation
Join the Global Prayer for peace by registering online here
If unable to join online, offer your own prayer on 26 March for peace in the Middle East
Post your prayer in our prayer space here
El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) invita a las personas y a las iglesias a unirse a las oraciones mundiales por la paz, comenzando por Oriente Medio el 26 de marzo.
En un mundo marcado por el aumento de los conflictos, el sufrimiento y la incertidumbre, el CMI reafirma su vocación como comunidad de iglesias de permanecer unidas en oración por la paz.
A través de esta iniciativa, se invita a la comunidad mundial no solo a orar por los afectados, sino a orar con ellos, inspirándose en las tradiciones espirituales y la fe vivida de las iglesias de la región.
Un recurso de oración común acompañará el encuentro, ofreciendo oraciones procedentes de Oriente Medio para guiar los momentos compartidos de intercesión y esperanza.
El CMI invita a todas las iglesias y a las personas de buena voluntad a participar en este compromiso continuo con la oración, dando testimonio juntos de un anhelo compartido de paz, justicia y reconciliación.
Únase a la Oración Mundial por la paz registrándose en línea aquí.
Si no puede unirse en línea, ofrezca su propia oración el 26 de marzo por la paz en Oriente Medio .
Publica tu oración aquí, en nuestro espacio de oración
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In early 1863 Sister M. Xavier Bernard, who had succeeded Sister M. Francis Creedon as superior of Mercy Convent, received a request from the parish priest of Burin for sisters for his parish. Father Michael Berney, the zealous Irish priest who had established St. Patrick’s Parish in Burin in 1833, was anxious to ensure a solid education for the children of Burin. Sister M. Francis Xavier Bernard was open to his proposal but was keenly aware of the shortage of sisters at Mercy Convent due to two recent foundations – St. Michael’s Belvedere in 1859 and Brigus in 1861. However, Father Berney’s persistent entreaties led to a positive response and on March 19,1863 Mary Ann Tarahan was accepted as a postulant for the Burin mission.
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