My Calendar
Week of Jan 29th
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World Hijab Day World Hijab Day
01/02/2024
On February 1st of every year, World Hijab Day Organization asks global citizens of all faiths and backgrounds to wear the Hijab (head-covering) for a day in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide. The motto for World Hijab Day 2020 is “Unity in Diversity” with the hashtag #EmpoweredInHijab.
The overall mission of WHD is to create a more peaceful world where global citizens respect each other. Particularly, WHD focuses on fighting bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice against Muslim women. This is most crucial in these times where Hijab is being banned in some countries while in other countries, Muslim women are being targeted and harassed verbally and physically.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
we pray for all who choose to wear the hijab as an expression of faith and identity;
that they will be shown understanding and respect.
We pray, too, for a world where diversity is embraced
and peace, justice and equality are the norm.
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
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Birthday of Rosa Parks Birthday of Rosa Parks
04/02/2024
This 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