The years of war and the recent tragedies in Syria are heartbreaking.—NCR Staff.  “Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength . . . I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:4 and 6).  “Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety, for you are my rock ad my fortress” (Psalm 71:3-4a).  “Reclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified” (John 13:21).  Liturgy of the Word, Reading 25, Tuesday of Holy Week I.  It seems no better to be here in the USA or there is Syria.  God is in charge, in the final analysis.  Let the faithful, then “sing of your salvation” and pray “to be a light to the nations” (I