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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
“But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” —Luke 21:36

Prayer

Pray for: Archeparchy of Haifa condemns attack on Maronite prayer hall in Nahariya

About the dispatch

Vatican News·November 4, 2026

Following an act of vandalism committed on 1 November in northern Israel against a Maronite prayer hall in Nahariya, the Maronite Archeparchy of Haifa firmly asserts that "such acts can neither be justified nor tolerated" and calls on the authorities to conduct an investigation.

Read at Vatican News →

Pray with the global church

God of Glory, we lift up the Maronite community in Nahariya following the vandalism of their prayer hall. You see every act of violence and stand with the oppressed. Guard these believers from fear, and let Your peace that surpasses understanding rest upon them as they gather again to worship. Reveal Jesus to those who committed this act, that they might turn from hatred and come to know the One who brings light into darkness. Let justice be established through the local authorities so that Your righteousness would shine like the dawn over Nahariya. Strengthen the Maronite believers with courage and grace to bear witness in this moment. Let this incident become a catalyst for Your gospel's advancement, for Yours is the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Anchored in

Philippians 4:7

also: Matthew 5:14, Isaiah 58:8