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Release International prayers for Egypt and Nigeria.
- By LoricaLady
- Persecuted Christians
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27 July 2025 – Egypt
Give thanks to God that two Christian converts who were locked in an Egyptian prison and held for three years without trial have been released. Pray for continued protection for Abdulbaqi Saeed Abdo and Nour Girgis.
26 July 2025 – Egypt
Pray for the many Christians in Egypt who find themselves displaced to other parts of the country as a result of the oppression they face. Pray for Release International partners who seek to help them to re-establish their lives while continuing to serve God in their new locations.
25 July 2025 – Egypt
Pray that converts to Christianity will find safe ways to share their new faith with family and community.
24 July 2025 – Egypt
Pray for new believers from a Muslim background in Egypt, who can face severe repercussions as a result of their conversion. Pray that they will quickly be able to find fellowship with others who can help them to grow in their new faith.
23 July 2025 – Egypt
Please pray for the many Christians who are daily wage earners in the impoverished areas of Egypt in which Operation Hope works. As well as facing societal discrimination they, like other Egyptians, struggle with the challenging economic conditions.
22 July 2025 – Egypt
Please pray for God’s blessing and protection over our partner, Operation Hope, as it deals with hugely difficult situations faced by the Christian families it serves.
21 July 2025 – Nigeria
Pray for Rev Mark Mukan, a Release International partner, and his ministry among thousands of persecuted Christians in central and northern Nigeria. Join us in both thanking God for his energy and perseverance in the face of persecution, and praying for God’s protection over and blessing on Mark’s ministry.
Monday Mass
- General Theology
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Jessica Riedl
Conservative economist Jessica Riedl discusses the impact of Trump’s tariffs and trade deals, the cost of his tax cuts, and potential entitlement reforms. She assesses the Republican Party’s shift toward populism and the threat posed by rising debt.
www.pbs.org
I think traditional economic conservatives like me are pretty homeless. When I started working with Republicans 20, 25 years ago, there was a big focus: We’re going to cut spending, we are going to streamline taxes. I remember tax reform; ‘broaden the base, lower the rates,’ and we’re going to cut the budget deficit. But today’s Republicans have seemingly given up on conservative economics. They’re adding five trillion dollars to the deficit with the tax cuts. And it’s not even smart tax reform, but it’s just tax giveaways to different constituencies. Republicans have given up on spending. They’ve given up deficits. They’ve given up on Social Security and Medicare reform. They’ve given up on energetic solutions to healthcare, energy.
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#30 in Christian persecution, Nicaragua
- By LoricaLady
- Persecuted Christians
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Hostility toward Christians in Nicaragua continues to intensify: those who speak out against President Ortega and his government are viewed as destabilising agents. Changes to the law in recent years mean that church leaders are labelled terrorists and coup-plotters. The situation has deteriorated significantly since 2018, when widespread protests broke out against the country’s dictatorial regime. Years later, retribution continues against those perceived to have opposed the regime – even those who merely provided shelter and medical assistance during the protests.
Christians have been among those to raise their voice, but it’s coming at an alarming cost. Christian leaders have been harassed and arrested, Christian properties seized, Christian schools, TV stations and charities closed, and churches monitored and intimidated. In light of these pressures, many Christians – particularly church leaders – have felt forced to flee the country. Many more have been expelled and expatriated. Others who remain have been subjected to immigration restrictions and find it increasingly difficult to move freely within the country.
Christians continue to have an influence in Nicaragua, and this is one of the reasons the government targets them – aiming not just to silence the Church, but to undermine their credibility and prevent their message from spreading.
María (name changed), believer in Nicaragua.
Christians have been among those to raise their voice, but it’s coming at an alarming cost. Christian leaders have been harassed and arrested, Christian properties seized, Christian schools, TV stations and charities closed, and churches monitored and intimidated. In light of these pressures, many Christians – particularly church leaders – have felt forced to flee the country. Many more have been expelled and expatriated. Others who remain have been subjected to immigration restrictions and find it increasingly difficult to move freely within the country.
Christians continue to have an influence in Nicaragua, and this is one of the reasons the government targets them – aiming not just to silence the Church, but to undermine their credibility and prevent their message from spreading.
Meet María
“This year, they denied again the legal status of my church but, approved or not, we continue to preach the Word of God.”María (name changed), believer in Nicaragua.
What does Open Doors do to help?
Open Doors strengthens the persecuted Church in Nicaragua by providing Christian literature, discipleship training, emergency relief aid, legal advice, and education for pastors who haven’t completed their studies.Please pray
- Pray for God’s protection for church leaders who courageously speak out against government injustice.
- Pray that Open Doors persecution preparedness training and discipleship seminars will help believers live as salt and light.
- Pray that believers monitored by the government will not be deterred from sharing the Gospel.
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