My Calendar
Week of Dec 20th
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14/12/2020(1 event)
Hanukkah - the Jewish Festival of LightsHanukkah - the Jewish Festival of Lights 
Hanukkah is a festival of 8 nights and days marking the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Empire of Seleucid way back in 165 BCE. Here's a brief summary: And this is a contemporary re-interpretation of the Festival! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for the many victories won by light over darkness expressed by faiths around the world.
We pray that we might all be part of the ultimate victory when the darkness of injustice and hate will be forever dispelled by the desire for justice and capacity for love which reside in the hearts of all humanity. AMEN |
15/12/2020(1 event)
Hanukkah - the Jewish Festival of LightsHanukkah - the Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is a festival of 8 nights and days marking the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Empire of Seleucid way back in 165 BCE. Here's a brief summary: And this is a contemporary re-interpretation of the Festival! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for the many victories won by light over darkness expressed by faiths around the world.
We pray that we might all be part of the ultimate victory when the darkness of injustice and hate will be forever dispelled by the desire for justice and capacity for love which reside in the hearts of all humanity. AMEN |
16/12/2020(1 event)
Hanukkah - the Jewish Festival of LightsHanukkah - the Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is a festival of 8 nights and days marking the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Empire of Seleucid way back in 165 BCE. Here's a brief summary: And this is a contemporary re-interpretation of the Festival! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for the many victories won by light over darkness expressed by faiths around the world.
We pray that we might all be part of the ultimate victory when the darkness of injustice and hate will be forever dispelled by the desire for justice and capacity for love which reside in the hearts of all humanity. AMEN |
17/12/2020(1 event)
Hanukkah - the Jewish Festival of LightsHanukkah - the Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is a festival of 8 nights and days marking the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Empire of Seleucid way back in 165 BCE. Here's a brief summary: And this is a contemporary re-interpretation of the Festival! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for the many victories won by light over darkness expressed by faiths around the world.
We pray that we might all be part of the ultimate victory when the darkness of injustice and hate will be forever dispelled by the desire for justice and capacity for love which reside in the hearts of all humanity. AMEN |
18/12/2020(3 events)
Hanukkah - the Jewish Festival of LightsHanukkah - the Jewish Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is a festival of 8 nights and days marking the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Empire of Seleucid way back in 165 BCE. Here's a brief summary: And this is a contemporary re-interpretation of the Festival! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for the many victories won by light over darkness expressed by faiths around the world.
We pray that we might all be part of the ultimate victory when the darkness of injustice and hate will be forever dispelled by the desire for justice and capacity for love which reside in the hearts of all humanity. AMEN Arabic Language DayArabic Language Day 
It's World Arabic Language Day when the international community takes a moment to appreciate Arabic and its contributions to humanity. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, used daily by more than 290 million people. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization. Maybe you could work out the other 5! (Answers below) The Arabic language has given rise to developments in architecture, poetry, philosophy and song. It gives access to an incredible variety of identities and beliefs and its history reveals the richness of its links with other languages. Arabic has played an important role in passing on the knowledge of Greek and Roman sciences and philosophies to Renaissance Europe. Arabic numerals form the basis of mathematics Classical Arabic is the liturgical (prayer) language of 1.8 BILLION followers of Islam! Here are some English words which have come to us from Arabic:
A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for Arabic language and culture. Help us to use their richness to inspire us to communicate ideas and develop understanding, building bridges between people. AMEN So, the other official languages of the UN are: French, English, Russian Chinese and Spanish
International Migrants DayInternational Migrants Day 
A PRAYER FOR TODAY Jesus, born into a migrant family, help us: |
19/12/2020
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20/12/2020(1 event)
International Human Solidarity DayInternational Human Solidarity Day 
Solidarity is one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century, whereby those who either suffer or benefit least - deserve help from those who benefit most. Therefore, the UN General Assembly, convinced that the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is important for combating poverty, proclaimed 20 of December as International Human Solidarity Day. It is:
A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, give us, your one human family, the willingness to join hands not raise fists; and a spirit of adventure as we journey together on the earth we all share. Send us your spirit of hope and determination so that we will work to alleviate human suffering and foster kindness and justice for all. AMEN
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