Every Monday to Friday this May
At 7am
Pray 1 decade of the Rosary
For the protection of human life
In Iran and Lebanon
The story of the Decade for Peace begins with the marriage preparation of an Iranian–Lebanese couple.
Marriage is a celebration of love and of life — a moment usually marked by joyful anticipation and the hope of being surrounded by family. For this couple, that joy was unexpectedly interrupted, turning into uncertainty and distress.
Their situation becomes a quiet reminder: human life is fragile, and peace cannot be taken for granted. It calls us to pray — insistently and consistently — for peace in the world and for an end to war.
This first month is offered for their countries of origin. The intention is simple: that every human life, so precious before God who created it, may be protected, nurtured, and sustained through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima.
From Monday to Friday at 7am, please join in praying one decade for peace.
You do not need any special setting or preparation.
Simply set your alarm for 7am and begin.
You may be at home, having your morning coffee, walking, exercising, on the bus or underground, driving, or getting ready for the day.
The decade takes only a few minutes to pray.
It is good practice to begin and end with the Sign of the Cross.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Please pass this prayer on.
Invite those you know to join, or share it on your social networks.
With the Holy Spirit leading us in this simple prayer, together we will make a real difference in a world ravaged by war.
If you are joining this prayer, let us know on Instagram: @decadeforpeace
so that we can be united in this intention.
If you would like to suggest a country to be included in this prayer, you are welcome to do so.
We ask that your suggestion be rooted in a real human story — your own, or that of someone you know — rather than in headlines or political situations.
A human story becomes the starting point. It opens the intention to the reality faced by many, and allows the prayer to be offered for all whose lives are affected by war.
Please email: muriel@murielakahi.com
"For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 17:20