Send prayers and messages of peace to Bethlehem
All people of good will are invited to write messages of hope and encouragement to the people of Bethlehem, in an initiative staretd by Pax Christi. The season of Advent and Christmas reminds us of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace. Your prayers and wishes of peace, justice and solidarity, will be used in Bethlehem and elsewhere in educational and religious settings. They are also expected to become, over time, a helpful resource for peace spirituality and peace building.
The expectation of a just peace in the Holy Land is alive, locally and globally. Pax Christi International supports all those in the Holy Land who show enormous courage in choosing peaceful ways that leads to a just peace. They raise their voices and speak truth to power, acting out inspirational stories to restore peace and build bridges between communities and religions in countries throughout the world.
No matter how small this gesture may seem, the sending of an inspirational prayer/wish provides genuine support to those who receive them. It is a sign of hope. It is a sign that people outside the region care about them and that they should not give up. It is a sign that change for a real peace is possible.
Please e-mail your Christmas peace prayers and wishes before 25 December 2013 (Western Christmas) and/or 7 January 2014 (Eastern Christmas).
While English is the preferred language, non-native English speakers may use their mother tongue. Messages can be emailed to the Arab Educational Institute at the following address: info@aeicenter.org . All messages will be published for Christmas here: www.aeicenter.org