My Calendar
Week of Feb 3rd
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Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020 -
Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020Birthday of Rosa Parks Birthday of Rosa Parks
04/02/2020This is a biographical video (3:16) of Rosa Parks.
This a longer video (11:28) which is an excellent resource (part of the BBC Teach series) - well worth spending a few days of Sacred Time exploring this.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (CLICK HERE for a 1:00 video of this prayer)
Loving God,
We give thanks for the life of Rosa Parks who sat down for justice,
so millions of others could stand up in dignity.
We are thankful for her generous spirit and quiet courage
that gave hope to so many.
She remains a role model for us,
reminding us what one person can do
to challenge injustice in a peaceful way.
We do not know what impact our words and actions may have.
But may we, like Rosa, take those small steps
that can open the way to a better world.
We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020 -
Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020 -
Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020 -
Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020Special Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking (St Josephine Bakhita) Special Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking (St Josephine Bakhita)
08/02/2020The Catholic Church designates February 8 as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking.
February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a nun and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000.
On February 8, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about this phenomenon.
Here's a video (3:24) telling her life story.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
St. Josephine Bakhita, you were sold into slavery as a child
and endured untold hardship and suffering
but you found new hope in Jesus.
We pray that you assist all those who are trapped in a state of slavery;
Speak with God on their behalf so that
they will be released from their chains of captivity.
Those whom some humans enslave,
let others with God's strength set free.
Provide comfort to survivors of slavery
and let them look to you as an example of hope and faith.Help all survivors find healing from their wounds.
We pray this in your Holy Name.
AMEN
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Children's Mental Health Week Children's Mental Health Week
03/02/2020 – 09/02/2020Racial Justice Sunday - 2020 Racial Justice Sunday - 2020
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