Saturday, August 10, 2013

Interfaith Prayers

Continued prayers for conflicts in Syria, Egypt, and Myanmar. In addition to other aspects of the current controversies in Egypt, the Coptic Christian minority is in a tense situation: http://news.yahoo.com/egypts-coup-puts-fearful-christians-corner-062553010.html

Continued prayers for Middle Eastern peace talks; this week, the status of Jerusalem is a major topic. http://www.religionnews.com/2013/07/29/fate-of-jerusalem-looms-over-peace-talks/

Prayers for Muslims who have commemorated Eid this past week and who consider the challenges for Muslims in different parts of the world: http://www.religionnews.com/2013/08/08/what-imams-talk-about-during-eid/

Also prayers for families and other persons connected to the Fort Hood shootings as the trail is underway. http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/08/justice/hasan-court-martial/index.html
http://news.yahoo.com/inside-military-trial-major-nidal-hasan-143209501.html;_ylt=A2KJ2UafGQZSgGQAhw_QtDMD

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