God of Peace,
During this dramatic and painful moment for the people of Myanmar,
When violence, conflict, and repression destabilize their livelihoods and wellbeing,
We pray for the strength and courage to keep the faith, to keep unity, and to keep the truth.
We pray to keep the faith, so we avoid giving in to despair.
May we keep our gaze lifted up to heaven.
We pray to keep unity, as a family, to avoid the disease of division.
May we remain committed to live in friendship, love, and fraternity.
We pray to keep the truth, remaining bound to Christ and being devoted to the Gospel.
May we become prophets and peacemakers, preserving the integrity of Christ’s message.
Convert all hearts to peace,
And may our hearts be brave in the face of evil, not losing hope in the promise of new life.
Amen.
From Jesuit Refugee Service USA
(Text pulled from Pope Francis’ remarks at the Mass for the members of the faithful of Myanmar, 5/16/2021.)
During this dramatic and painful moment for the people of Myanmar,
When violence, conflict, and repression destabilize their livelihoods and wellbeing,
We pray for the strength and courage to keep the faith, to keep unity, and to keep the truth.
We pray to keep the faith, so we avoid giving in to despair.
May we keep our gaze lifted up to heaven.
We pray to keep unity, as a family, to avoid the disease of division.
May we remain committed to live in friendship, love, and fraternity.
We pray to keep the truth, remaining bound to Christ and being devoted to the Gospel.
May we become prophets and peacemakers, preserving the integrity of Christ’s message.
Convert all hearts to peace,
And may our hearts be brave in the face of evil, not losing hope in the promise of new life.
Amen.
From Jesuit Refugee Service USA
(Text pulled from Pope Francis’ remarks at the Mass for the members of the faithful of Myanmar, 5/16/2021.)
Prayer for Myanmar
NAC & Good Shepherd Statement on Myanmar's Nascent Democracy & Military Coup --
We stand with the people of Myanmar. We, with the world, are watching and we are in solidarity with the people. We call on President Biden and his Administration to work with the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mr. Tom Andrews, and other governments to pressure the military generals to relinquish power and return it rightly to the people.
Read complete Statement.
We stand with the people of Myanmar. We, with the world, are watching and we are in solidarity with the people. We call on President Biden and his Administration to work with the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mr. Tom Andrews, and other governments to pressure the military generals to relinquish power and return it rightly to the people.
Read complete Statement.
Status on Myanmar's Military Coup - Statements
Standing with Our Muslim Brothers & Sisters
"Christians and Muslims are brothers and sisters."
"The Church is at your side as you seek a more dignified life for yourselves and your families.”
~ Pope Francis to Muslim refugees
"The Church is at your side as you seek a more dignified life for yourselves and your families.”
~ Pope Francis to Muslim refugees
We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder
"May we work together for justice and peace! Salaam!"
~ Pope Francis, 2015 NAC’s response to hate and fear is to reach out and embrace the persecuted; to understand the hate and fear, to educate and to bridge the divide of miscommunication and misperception.
We have been actively supporting our Muslim brothers and sisters in America as they encounter fear and bigotry. Likewise, we urge support and prayers for refugees and migrants fleeing persecution and economic injustice. There is more that unites every single one of us than divides. |
Interfaith Response to Islamophobia
NAC Director Larry Couch organized and moderated a workshop at the 2017 Ecumenical Advocacy Days Conference on Islamophobia and what we, as members of faith, can do.
Click on the image or here to see the presentation offered by speakers Wardah Khalid (Church World Service) and Catherine Orsborn (Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign). |
NAC Responds to Supreme Court Decision Upholding Muslim Travel Ban
We need bold, fearless action that welcomes refugees of all faiths and nationalities – that welcomes the face of God.
The United States has an ethical obligation as a world leader to reduce refugee suffering and generously welcome refugees of all nationalities and religions into our country. Read our press release. Sisters Write President Do Not Be Afraid
The Sisters ask, "Mr. President, why close our borders to those fleeing real atrocities, fleeing the ravages of war and the search for food, clean water and safety?"
"America is not a country that retreats and Americans choose not to live in fear of the ‘what if,'" they write. Read our letter. Now join the cause. Interfaith Letter Asking President Trump Not to Ban MuslimsThe United States has an ethical obligation as a world leader to reduce refugee suffering and generously welcome Syrians into our country.
Read the letter signed by over 750 religious leaders including the Sisters of the Good Shepherd calling on President Trump to provide refuge to the vulnerable, including Syrian refugees and those of the Muslim faith. |
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Islam in America
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Refugees & Migrants
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Congressional Presser
Larry Couch speaks at a Congressional press conference against a Muslim ban in immigration and for Freedom of Religion Act.
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