Thank you, Pope Francis, for speaking truth to power and for calling us all to prayer for a negotiated settlement in Syria. In his address on September 1, the Pope unequivocally condemned the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government, but also strongly expressed opposition to the military response proposed by the US and France. He raised his voice and declared, “War brings on war! Violence brings on violence.” Amen! That is why we are joining our brothers and sisters at the Logan Square Eagle monument (Milwaukee and Kedzie) on September 11, at 7:00 pm to pray for peace in Syria and to pray that our national leaders will pursue a response that does not result in more destruction and loss of life. We invite everyone who desires and pursues peace to join us.
For more on Pope Francis’ address, follow the link. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/03/pope-francis-peace-syria-september-7_n_3860417.html
Tongue on Fire 