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February 3rd, 2012
The Colombian social organizations led by women are always
the most vulnerable and least heard. Sometimes I wish God's justice came swiftly and unquestioned
the way Jesus dispensed it in Mark 5:21-29. I see women who denounce the perverse and announce that which
gives life, that which is to be enjoyed and shared with others. Others today may be touched by the
mantle that thousands of years ago reached out to a woman condemned by doctors
and society to remain sick and excluded all her life. We cannot ignore this story in our
culture that silences women's voices—a society that chooses to isolate women
because women don't live up to its standards. It is a culture that constantly represses and trivialises the
work of hundreds of mothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, and daughters. At end of the day we hear these voices
calling, "There is only one hope to see a different tomorrow."

January 30th, 2012
We have
learned that some of our reporting on the conflict here in Kurdistan could be
used to justify military action against Iran.
Our team in recent months has included Canadian,
European, Kurdish, and U.S. members. From our CPT family and from world news,
we are aware that no one beats the drum of war louder and with such zeal as the
U.S. media and their allies, including Israel and certain members of the European
Union.
We do not wish to be a part of this.
January 30th, 2012
PRAYERS FOR PEACEMAKERS, Feb. 1, 2012
Pray for Claire Evans, long-time CPT member, as she begins hospice care.
Give thanks for her faithful work for peace and justice.
January 27th, 2012
The
multicolored van wove its way along the rocky dirt road, and gently up a
hill. Looking ahead I could see them -- twenty five or so young children
dressed in their school uniforms, standing in front of the building, swarming
about their two teachers. As they spied our vehicle (not terribly hard to do),
they began to jump up and down, jog in place, and wave to us.
January 24th, 2012
PRAYERS
FOR PEACEMAKERS, Jan. 25, 2012
Pray with CPT for all First Nations people in
Canada taking leadership in stopping the Tar Sands project. Oil production from
the sands would sacrifice land, ecosystems, human health, and
cultural heritage.