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The monastery of Mother Agnes of Homs is under attack!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by fatherdave

For those who write off Mother Agnes Mariam (pictured below in Beirut between myself and Mairead Maguire) as a pro-regime stooge, it’s worth noting that her monastery has been attacked by government forces. A total of 21 missiles have been … Continue reading →

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Could Barrack Obama be impeached over Syria?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by fatherdave

This article from New American hits the nail on the head. Obama’s commitment to arm the Syrian rebels is not only immoral and suicidal. It is illegal! It is encouraging both to see vigorous opposition within the US Congress to … Continue reading →

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Is the US pledge of support for Syrian Rebels was just hot air?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by fatherdave

This article echoes what the most knowledgeable people I know are saying – that all the saber-rattling at Doha’s recent ‘Friends of Syria’ gathering was just a lot of noise. The US can’t afford to arm the Syrian rebels – … Continue reading →

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US Bishops call for peace in Syria

Posted on June 24, 2013 by fatherdave

It seems extraordinary to me that there is not a greater outcry from the church against the carnage in Syria. We might have hoped that followers of Jesus Christ across the US in particular might have rallied to oppose their … Continue reading →

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Mussalaha Delegation on Syrian TV

Posted on June 22, 2013 by fatherdave

In May, 2013, I was privileged to travel to Damascus as part of an international ‘Mussalaha’ (reconciliation) delegation, let by Nobel Peace Prize winner, Mairead Maguire, and hosted by Mother Agnes Mariam. Few in the ‘western world’ see what it … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul tells Obama to get his hands off Syria!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

I am not an unqualified supporter of Ron Paul but when it comes to US foreign policy he tells it like it is! Mind you, Paul is guarded in his criticism of Israel and he gives scant attention to what … Continue reading →

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Hands Off Syria

Posted on June 16, 2013 by fatherdave

Our hearts bleed for the people of Syria. Our hearts bleed for the people of Syria – for the real people of Syria, and not just for the images of Syria that are handed to us by the media. What … Continue reading →

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