{"id":6600,"date":"2016-08-25T11:40:06","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T16:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/customwordpresssites.com\/mjb\/?p=6600"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:45:04","slug":"appropriately-disturbed-and-loving-my-distant-aleppo-neighbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/customwordpresssites.com\/mjb\/2016\/08\/25\/appropriately-disturbed-and-loving-my-distant-aleppo-neighbor\/","title":{"rendered":"Appropriately disturbed and loving my distant Aleppo neighbor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Along with many people far and near, I have been terribly disturbed by images from the Syrian war recently. Appropriately disturbed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Early last week, I felt physically ill while <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/bb\/repeatedly-targeted-airstrikes-syrian-doctors-feel-abandoned\/\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">I watched a news story <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">about doctors and hospitals being targeted by airstrikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Then, just a few days later, the images of Omran Daqneesh, the five year-old-boy who sat dazed and bloody in an ambulance in Aleppo, stirred compassion, outrage and prayers from many of us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Here is the disturbing video of Omran being rescued by aid workers:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"??????? ??????? ???? ?????? ????? ????? ???? ????? ??? ?? ???????? 17-8-2016\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7cfBmRW3isc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Since the video and pictures of his rescue went viral <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2016\/aug\/20\/syria-boy-brother-aleppo-ali-daqneesh-omran-dies\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Omran&#8217;s older brother Ali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">&#8211;along with at least 148 other chilldren of Aleppo just this month&#8211;died.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Thousands of miles are between me and the people suffering in Syria. Entering into their experiences through the news, images, and videos is tough. Really though, the turmoil that it surfaces in me is miniscule compared to what makes up their daily life. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Yet, I am tempted to turn away from loving my neighbor. The challenging truth of suffering and injustice could spiral me into a state of helplessness. What can I do? I am too distant from the pain to be able to help rescue people or offer comfort, food or water. I feel like I have no power or wealth to end the conflict. I could resign, throw my hands up, &#8220;I can&#8217;t keep up! I can\u2019t handle it!&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">I am tempted to turn away from the Gospel of love and mercy, to reject hope and leave it behind me, ignore the suffering of my distant neighbors, and return to enjoying the comforts of my safe and privileged life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">War is ugly and can bring out the worst in us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Yes, war is ugly, but discipleship necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">When it comes to loving our neighbors thousands of miles away, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/globalsistersreport.org\/column\/justice-matters\/spirituality\/solidarity-demanding-spiritual-practice-41816\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">solidarity becomes a demanding spiritual practice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. We unite in prayer, enter into relationship, and respond with compassionate actions. We allow ourselves to be disturbed and uncomfortable while we pray and and act, because we know that others are very, very uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Although ending war may be complex and difficult, living the Gospel is really quite simple: every choice is guided by sacrificial love. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">So let us pray! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">For all the children like Omran and Ali, the children living and dying in war, let us pray. For an end to war and conversion of hearts, let us pray. For peace and an increase of hope among us, let us pray:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align:center;\">A Prayer For The People Of Syria<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imgLine marginBottom10\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><em>Almighty eternal God, source of all compassion,<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentarea\">\n<div id=\"cs_control_1386\" class=\"CS_Element_Schedule\">\n<div id=\"CS_Element_maincontent\" title=\"\">\n<div id=\"cs_control_1739\" class=\"cs_control CS_Element_Textblock\">\n<div class=\"CS_Textblock_Text\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em>the promise of your mercy and saving help fills our hearts with hope.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Hear the cries of the people of Syria;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>bring healing to those suffering from the violence,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>and comfort to those mourning the dead.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Empower and encourage Syria\u2019s neighbors\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<em>in their care and welcome for refugees.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>and strengthen the resolve of those committed to peace.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em>O God of hope and Father of mercy,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>your Holy Spirit inspires us to look beyond ourselves and our own needs.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Inspire leaders to choose peace over violence\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<em>and to seek reconciliation with enemies.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Inspire the Church around the world with compassion for the people of Syria,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>and fill us with hope for a future of peace built on justice for all.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>We ask this through Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace and Light of the World,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>who lives and reigns for ever and ever.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">(Source:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/prayer-and-worship\/prayers-and-devotions\/prayers\/prayer-for-peace-in-syria.cfm\">USCCB<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let us also offer generous support to organizations who have remained present to the victims of war, even while risking their own safety and security. According to my research (and I am willing to be\u00a0corrected) these are the best organizations to donate to, in order to assist the people of Aleppo in particular:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicefusa.org\/mission\/emergencies\/child-refugees\/syria-crisis\">UNICEF<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.doctorswithoutborders.org\/onetime.cfm\">Doctors Without Borders<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rescue.org\/article\/aleppo-aid-children-syrias-most-war-torn-city\">International Rescue Committee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ifrc.org\/syria-crisis\">International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crs.org\/media-center\/syrian-refugee-crisis-7-things-you-can-do-help\">Catholic Relief Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Let us join together and devote ourselves to protecting the life and dignity of God&#8217;s children everywhere&#8212;no matter how long or exhausting the struggle or how deep the heartache. Pope Francis&#8217; wisdom that &#8220;our infinite sadness can only be cured by infinite love&#8221; can direct us. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">No matter how awful the circumstances or how distant our neighbor, love must disturb us and we must keep being the people God has called us to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6637\" style=\"width: 648px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bromickeymcgrath.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6637 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/customwordpresssites.com\/mjb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prayer-for-children-of-syria-by-bro-mickey-oneill-mcgrath-osfs.jpg?w=648\" alt=\"Prayer for Children of Syria by Bro. 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