Where the water changed to wine
It is thought that one of the towns recently destroyed in the Israel-Lebannon war is the town where Jesus changed water into wine.
Oh God have mercy. Have mercy on the people who believe they are in the right and the other people who believe they are in the right. Have mercy on people who kill in your name, and have mercy on people who kill themselves in your name.
In the place where once you turned water into wine for a wedding celebration there is neither celebration nor joy. All the peace that we continually pray for is mocked by ever-escalating suffering. Forgive us if we have unwittingly helped neighbor to hate neighbor. Forgive us if we have unknowingly trained and equipped neighbor to kill neighbor.
Tortures happen where once you smiled, and bride and bridegroom are separated by death. There seems to be no hope. No hope. How can the ruins be rebuilt? How can life be bearable again? And if there cannot be healing then hatred will strut forever, and vengence will tear at the fabric of suceeding generations. Merciful God have you a miracle?
You are the God of grace, and Grace does not reward evil for evil, Grace gives kindness to all who call upon you. Raise up in both nations wise and courageous men; men who can hear your voice in their hearts and lead their nations into peace.
We need a greater miracle than the one Jesus did long ago in Cana. Indeed Jesus has promised that we shall see greater things and do greater things. We need a miracle. Grant us many miracles that the ruins may be rebuilt and the mourners comforted. Build us a future where you will be honored, and all people will love each other. Amen
The gospel of John chapter 2 verses 1-11 Jesus in Cana of Galilee
Oh God have mercy. Have mercy on the people who believe they are in the right and the other people who believe they are in the right. Have mercy on people who kill in your name, and have mercy on people who kill themselves in your name.
In the place where once you turned water into wine for a wedding celebration there is neither celebration nor joy. All the peace that we continually pray for is mocked by ever-escalating suffering. Forgive us if we have unwittingly helped neighbor to hate neighbor. Forgive us if we have unknowingly trained and equipped neighbor to kill neighbor.
Tortures happen where once you smiled, and bride and bridegroom are separated by death. There seems to be no hope. No hope. How can the ruins be rebuilt? How can life be bearable again? And if there cannot be healing then hatred will strut forever, and vengence will tear at the fabric of suceeding generations. Merciful God have you a miracle?
You are the God of grace, and Grace does not reward evil for evil, Grace gives kindness to all who call upon you. Raise up in both nations wise and courageous men; men who can hear your voice in their hearts and lead their nations into peace.
We need a greater miracle than the one Jesus did long ago in Cana. Indeed Jesus has promised that we shall see greater things and do greater things. We need a miracle. Grant us many miracles that the ruins may be rebuilt and the mourners comforted. Build us a future where you will be honored, and all people will love each other. Amen
The gospel of John chapter 2 verses 1-11 Jesus in Cana of Galilee
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