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This day was set up by the United Nations in 2012 and it is designed to appreciate all parents for their "selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship." Of course, not all parents manage to live up to such high standards all the time. There are plenty of bumps along the road of parenting and some parents struggle and fail. Today though, we are encouraged to focus on the challenge of being a parent.
A prayer for Global Day of Parents (available here as a video 1:35 )
Loving, Creator, parent God –
we hold before you now – all parents.
Being a parent can be exhausting and overwhelming –
give all parents the strength and resilience required to meet the challenges.
Being a parent involves making difficult decisions –
Give all parents wisdom as they consider them – and peace of mind when they are made.
Being a parent isn’t easy – and all parents make mistakes,
When this happens, help them to put things right.
And when parents get older and need looking after,
May their children do so with patience, kindness and compassion,
ensuring their parents retain the dignity which comes as being a child of God created in your image!
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
Mary, Mother of the Church
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4 04/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
Feast of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
5 05/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
6 06/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
Anniversary of D-Day landings in WW2
7 07/06/2020 ● (1 event)
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On World Food Safety Day - don't forget to say thanks to our Catering Staff for all they do to feed us and keep us safe! Big shout out to the Food Tech staff, too!
HERE'S A PRAYER FOR TODAY (o:40)
Creator God,
We give thanks today for all who produce, prepare and serve food.
We give thanks for their diligence in ensuring that what we eat is safe to eat.
May they be rewarded fairly and feel appreciated for their efforts and expertise.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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World Day Against Child Labour
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International Albinism Awareness Day
14 14/06/2020 ●● (3 events)
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
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Hello on World Blood Donor Day - here's a video to kick off what blood donation is all about!
Here's what happens if you want to donate blood!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
we give thanks for the wonder that is human blood - with its life giving properties.
We give thanks, too, for all who donate blood as an act to help others.
We pray for all who work in blood donation settings and for those who use their skills to ensure donated blood saves lives.
We ask this in your holy name. AMEN
15 15/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Elder Abuse - what's that?
Some thoughts on Elder Abuse:
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, who loves beyond measure,
On this day we hold before you the older members of society.
May we rejoice in their wisdom and appreciate their life experience.
Help us to be vigilant to abuse of older people.
Help us never to look away, to ignore or to forget.
And where we suspect abuse in any form - cause us to act.
We ask this in your Holy Name. Amen.
16 16/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
International Day of Family Remittances
17 17/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
18 18/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
Sustainable Gastronomy Day
19 19/06/2020 ●● (3 events)
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
20 20/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
21 21/06/2020 ●● (5 events)
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
International Day of Yoga
Special Day of Prayer for Life
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23 23/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
International Widows' Day
United Nations Public Service Day
24 24/06/2020 ● (1 event)
Nativity of John the Baptist
25 25/06/2020 ● (1 event)
26 26/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
27 27/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
28 28/06/2020 ● (1 event)
Feast of Ss Peter and Paul - 2020
29 29/06/2020 ●● (2 events)
International Day of the Tropics
Traditional date for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
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International Asteroid Day
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Asteroid Day is a day focused on raising awareness about the dangers of asteroids which threaten the entire planet.
You start reflecting on this through a three minute video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMh4eeh79bs
Here's a bit more actual information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0NhCzeebjI
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
we give thanks for all of creation.
Give us wisdom as we get to grips
with the dangers of asteroids.
Help decision makers and researchers
as they try to keep us safe.
We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN
International Day of Parliamentarism
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