Prayers for Peacemakers, February 20, 2013

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  Epixel* for February 24, 2013

 

“Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out
demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and
on the third day I finish my work….’ ”       -Luke 13:32b

*epixel: a snapshot-epistle to the churches related to and 
appearing with a text from the upcoming Sunday’s Revised 
Common Lectionary readings.

photo: Colombian women lead Good Friday observance

Prayers for Peacemakers, February 20, 2013

God, guide Colombian authorities into effective deterrence
of threats against civilians, and vigorous promotion of human rights, participatory
democracy and social justice.  Protect and
embolden threatened women’s rights defenders Yolanda Becerra and Gloria Amparo
Suarez and their families, until their work is accomplished.

Related Story: Urgent Action: Serious threats to women leaders and their families

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