URGENT PRAYERS

Before I head to bed, I was checking a few things on the net.  My attention was drawn to this article on CNA - the Holy Father has personally appealed to Pakistan not to execute a Christian mother, Asia Bibi, arrested and found guilty of defaming Islam and Muhammad.  Her crime - she defended her Christian faith.  Urgent prayers are needed to save her life.  

We have too many Christians being murdered in Islamic countries because they will not renounce Christ or, when accused of being members of a "false religion" seek to defend their faith, they are denounced and criminalised and even executed.    Asia's condemnation is being appealed, and the Pakistani government is being inundated with letters and emails calling for her release and for religious freedom.  No harm to add our voices to that.  Given that so many Christians, including Christian clergy, sent millions to assist Pakistan in their recent floods, it is hard to believe that they would repay us by killing one of sisters for the very faith which motivates our charity.

Heavenly Father,

hear our prayers for your daughter Asia Bibi,

assist her in her difficulties.

As you sent an angel to free Peter from his chains,

now send your holy messenger to deliver our sister from persecution,

protect and save all your disciples who suffer for the sake of the Gospel.

Mary, our Mother, Queen of Martyrs, pray for her.

Pakistani embassies and High Commissions:

Ireland:

Embassy of Pakistan,

Ailesbury Villa, 1-B,

Ailesbury Road,

Dublin 4.

Tel: 01 2613032-33 

UK:

High Commission for Pakistan,

34 – 36 Lowndes Square,

London SW1X 9JN

Tel: 020 7664 9227

USA:

Embassy of Pakistan,

3517 International Court NW,
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: 202-243-6500

Canada:

High Commission for Pakistan
10 Range Road
Ottawa,
Ontario K1N 8J3
Tel:(613) 238-7881-2