Prayer

Praying for our Christian family in the Holy Land is central to our work, in support of our Christian Brothers and Sisters in the West Bank Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan, encouraging them and reminding them they are not forgotten. Please register using the form below to join our Prayer Bank.

In this time of conflict, please join us in prayers for peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza: 

Lord of all Compassion, we pray during these difficult days for all the peoples of the Holy Land.
May the gentleness of Christ prevail through the pain of conflict and mistrust,
May the presence of Christ heal the wounds that are inflicted,
May the hope and courage of Christ be with all who are desperate and dying,
May the truth of Christ enlighten those in positions of authority to seek new ways of living that foster harmony and mutual respect, and
May the peace of Christ dwell deep within the hearts of all in this the Land of the Holy One.
We ask this and all our prayers through the same, Jesus Christ, whose way is the most excellent way of love.
Amen
Revd Canon David Longe, FHL Trustee and former Chaplain to the Archbishop in Jerusalem

God of our longing,
remember those who wait and hope for peace.
Hear our prayer and our lament
for our brothers and sisters in Palestine and Israel.
With them, we share a common story,
set in a common homeland. 

Make common also a will to forgive,
to reconcile,
to make a just peace for the sake of all who live
in the Holy Land.
Open ears, eyes and hearts
and make a way toward justice
in the land we call ‘Holy’.

God all merciful, you dwell in all human hearts
and the Holy Land is wherever you make your home.
Heal these broken places where prophets preached,
where Moses and Jesus and Muhammad kept faith with you.
Be a sure support for those who work toward reconciliation
and make us all, however far away,
steadfast in their cause.

Our Lady, Queen of Palestine and Queen of Peace, pray for us and 
all who live in the Holy Land.
Amen.
Rev Canon Mark Madden, FHL Trustee and Secretary of the Holy Land Coordination Group, CBCEW

Read more about the conflict and our partners in the Holy Land on our blog pages here

We have our own FHL prayer, asking for guidance in our work supporting the Christians of the Holy Land. Copies can be requested from our office by email or by calling us on 01926 512980.

FHL Prayer

"Almighty and ever loving Father, we pray for the Christians living in the Holy Land.

Lord, may the light of your love shine down on our Christian brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. In your mercy grant them peace in their land, peace in their homes and peace in their hearts.

We pray for the work of Friends of the Holy Land, that it will bring healing and relief to those most in need. We ask you to guide Friends of the Holy Land and all who support its work by prayer, action and fund-raising.

Help pilgrims to the Holy Land to see the plight of their Christian brothers and sisters, and touch their hearts with compassion and love. 

 Lord, remember our fellow Christians in their greatest need, and help us not to forget them. Amen."

You can download a copy of the FHL prayer here