Prayers for Peacemakers, October 24, 2012
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Shout with Bartimaeus the beggar’s prayer for eyes
blinded by occupation, opposition and domination to be opened to conciliation, mercy
and hospitality. Let global witness demand no new settlement in Hebron, no added violence, exclusion and humiliation against any of God’s children
there.
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