Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Suggestions for Marking the 5th Anniversary of the Start of War in Iraq

Based in part on information from the Center of Concern's Education for Justice website:
http://www.educationforjustice.org/

  • Pray for an end to all war.
  • Study the resources posted at the U.S. Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) wepage on Iraq: The Way To Peace: http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/peace/index.shtml
  • Read, reflect on, and share the information in the USCCB's Iraq Study Guide (PDF)
  • Pray for the U.S. Military and civilian personnel and all those who have died in Iraq. Pray for the families and loved ones who are experiencing untold grief and loss caused by this war. Click here for a list of names Select someone by name and pray for him or her and their loved ones during this Holy Week.
  • Refer to the names of all the Iraqis who have died during the war in Iraq and pray for their families and loved ones who are experiencing the grief and loss due to war. Click here for a list of names. Select someone by name and pray for him or her and their loved ones during this Holy Week.
  • Read the Catholic Relief Services blog about issues in Iraq, including the plight of war refugees.
  • Take action for PEACE: Visit the Pax Christi website on The war and occupation of Iraq: Resources, statements, actions