Last week, Israel returned unidentified bodies of 88 Palestinians killed in its genocide in the Gaza Strip, which Gaza health ministry refused to bury until Israel discloses details about who they are and where it killed them. The bodies were brought into Gaza in a container loaded on a truck through an Israeli-controlled crossing.
God of Humanity, we cannot imagine the despair and pain of the people of Gaza. Each day brings a war crime more horrific than the last while those aiding the oppressor stand by, blind and deaf to the suffering. Holy Spirit, be with the martyrs and their families. Grant them the dignity that they did not find on this earth. Help us to never be immune to this suffering but rather, fill us with the depths of your goodness so that we may be movers of your peace and justice.
Lord in your mercy…hear our prayer