Join the novena for peace, March 8-16

As we face another outrageous and heartbreaking war, we invite you to join with Pax Christi members and groups across the country to pray for peace.

The Pax Christi novena for peace – nine days of prayer – will begin on Sunday, March 8, with a “wave” that will blanket our country.

For nine days at noon, in your time zone, please stop and pray:

God of nonviolent love,

Let us open our ears to the cries of our brothers and sisters caught in violent conflict, all those living in the pain of war in Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and across the region.

We stand in solidarity with all who are suffering. Give them comfort, safety, and peace.

Let us be fervent in our advocacy and tenacious in demanding what we know to be right and just.

Let us understand that this is the Kairos moment when we are called to go beyond lament and repentance and make possible that all God’s children wake on Easter morning to new life.

Amen.

Use this link to download a PDF of this prayer.

On the ninth day, March 16, we invite you to join us for our regularly scheduled Monday night online prayer service during which we will conclude our novena together.

Monday, March 16 on Zoom
8:30 PM Eastern/7:30 PM Central/6:30 PM Mountain/5:30 PM Pacific/3:30 PM Hawaii

Use this link to register for the prayer service on March 16. (If you have already registered for our Monday night Lenten prayer services, you do not need to register again.)

During the nine day novena, we encourage you to use this prayer service to organize a gathering with your own community, organization, or parish.