World Council of Churches Prayer Cycle (Week 37)

At the very heart of the ecumenical movement is the reality of prayer. Jesus prayed that we may all be one, united in God in the mystery of the Trinity. That is the basis and the goal of our search for unity.

The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems and sharing diverse gifts. Lord, hear our prayer ...

This week we pray for:

Week 37 - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia

INTERCESSIONS

Give thanks for:

Those who work to build bridges between various ethnic groups.
Those who labour to rebuild economies shattered after the war.
Those who refuse the rhetoric of hatred and fear.
Wonderful beaches along the Adriatic coast.
Pray for:

New governments and guidance for leaders.
Displaced persons and refugees.
An end to ethnic hatred and the establishment of human rights for all.
Women who were raped during the wars.
Healing and renewal in the church, and unity through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Those who mourn.
Young people as they try to find a way forward.

PRAYER

Through a hole in the roof, O my God, I am trying to see you;

trying to tell you that all your people are suffering,

trying to ask you to bring peace,

to please stop this awful killing and destruction,

this murderous frenzy of nationalism!