World Day of Peace
21 September is observed around the world as the International Day of Peace – a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among nations and peoples. The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace is “The Right of Peoples to Peace”. This day offers a unique opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to promote the rights of all peoples, raise awareness on issues related to peace and to pray and work for peace.
We invite all Brigidines, our associates and colleagues to honour this day by pausing and reflecting on where hostilities of every kind still fracture peace in our lives and our world.
Let us pray for peace:
May we be open to the peace that surpasses all understanding:
– peace of a still mind and a trusting spirit.
May we be open to the peace that surpasses all understanding:
– peace in the face of conflict, grief or pain.
May we be open to the peace that surpasses all understanding:
– peace that quietly moves us out of complacency and comfort and challenges us to work for justice.
May we be open to the peace that surpasses all understanding:
– peace enabling us to hold our blessed and hurting planet in constant awareness and prayer.