Prayer and Action to Stop War with Iran

The United States and Israel have attacked Iran and Iran is retaliating with its own missile strikes toward Israel and U.S. military bases in the region. This is a tragic turn of events after news reports earlier this week described negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear limits and sanctions relief as the most constructive talks in years. At moments like this, when world leaders turn to war, we must stand firm on the path of peace.

Prayer Litany for Peace

For families in Iran living in fear, and for all who live under the evil rain of bombardment, may they find safe refuge.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For world leaders, that they stop the bombs and choose diplomacy over destruction and dialogue over retaliation.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For all those who are poor and vulnerable, who bear the heaviest burdens of war, may their cries transform our hearts.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For the courage to see the face of God in our neighbors and to build a culture of genuine encounter. 
Lord, hear our prayer.

For a lasting peace based on justice, mercy, and the sacred dignity of every life.
Lord, hear our prayer.

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Take Action to Support War Powers Resolutions

Click here to call and write Congress. Our friends at the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) offer this tool to help you ask Congress to halt further U.S. military attacks on Iran and to call on the U.S. government to return to diplomatic talks.

In a statement released hours after the U.S. military strike on Iran, the president of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) said “For Iranians already suffering under repression, sanctions, and economic hardship, this escalation will mean only more pain. Congress must act immediately to reassert its constitutional authority and halt further escalation. The pending War Powers resolutions must come to a vote without delay. Lawmakers must make clear that there is no authorization for war with Iran.”

Photo: Historic city of Yazd – UNESCO site, in Iran by Mohammad Hosseini, available via Wikimedia commons CC BY 4.0.