Saint of Lebanon ... pray for peace!

Well, today is the feast day of St. James, of course. Now, I do not mean to slight a great apostle by any means. However, it dawned on me that yesterday (July 24) the Church celebrated the optional memorial of a saint from Lebanon:
St. Sharbel Makhloof. Check out the link below to find out a little more on this interesting priest, monk, hermit, miracle worker, and incorruptible man of God. I know that he must be praying for peace in his homeland. Let's ask for his special intercession.

Who is St. Sharbel (Charbel)?:
http://www.catholicculture.org/lit/calendar/day.cfm?date=2006-07-24

NEWS articles on Lebanon/Middle East crisis:

“On eve of summit, pope says prayers for Mideast might be working”
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0604225.htm

“Lebanese bishops ask U.N. to seek cease-fire to protect civilians”
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0604164.htm

“Maronite priest says war has not divided Lebanese Christians, Muslims”
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0604162.htm

“Catholic aid agencies accept donations for Middle East crisis”
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0604123.htm

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