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Iraqi bishops: mixed feelings as US troops begin withdrawal
Tuesday, 30 June 2009 11:17
CWNews.com - As American troops take the first steps in a long withdrawal process, Church leaders in Iraq are hopeful but worried. Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk told the AsiaNews service that his people have "little confidence," and stresses the need for the Iraqi government to assert effective control, ending attacks against the Christian minority. Bishop Shlemon Warduni, a Baghdad auxiliary, concedes that there is fear in the nation's capital as well, but says there is also great hope "for a new era of national reconciliation and cooperation for the good of the entire country, not only personal interests."
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O Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, enlighten the minds and hearts of those blinded to the truth that life begins at conception so that they may see that the pre-born in the womb is already adorned with Your image and likeness. Enable us to guard, cherish and protect the lives of all those who are unable to care for themselves. For You are the Bestower of Life, bringing each man from non-being into being, sealing each with your divine and infinite love and we glorify you together with Your Father, Who is without beginning, and your all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
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“It is necessary most of all for one who is fasting to curb anger, to accustom himself to meekness and condescension, to have a contrite heart, to repulse impure thoughts and desires, to examine his conscience, to put his mind to the test and to verify what good has been done by us in this or any other week, and which deficiency we have corrected in ourselves in the present week. This is true fasting.” Saint John Chrysostom |