Join us

to pray for the protection of human life and for peace

Every Monday to Friday this May

At 7am

Pray 1 decade of the Rosary

For the protection of human life and for peace

In Iran and Lebanon

Our Story

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, to violence against human life, and to the destruction of human life. The sole concern of this prayer is the protection and dignity of every human life created by God.

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 during the months dedicated to Mary, please join in praying one decade for peace.

How to Join

You do not need any special setting or preparation.

Simply set your alarm for 7am and begin.

You may be at home or anywhere else, having your morning coffee, walking, exercising, on the bus or underground, driving, getting ready for the day, or already at work.

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. Amen.

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.

Pass it on

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.

Suggest a country

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.

Stay connected

If you are joining this prayer and would like to let us know — entirely optional — you may use the form below or Instagram: @decadeforpeace.

If you wish to continue to pray with us during the months of Mary, you may simply return to this site at the beginning of these months (May, August and October) to discover the new story and intention. For those who prefer to be informed directly, you may complete the form below to leave your name and email address. Your information will be used solely for this purpose.

A shared moment of prayer

At 7am, for a few minutes, you are not praying alone.

Across the same time zone, you are united in prayer with people living different lives and carrying different stories — all gathered around one intention: peace in our world.

"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

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