The Carmelite community gathered for our celebration of the Eucharist and morning prayer in the Cloister chapel this morning and had as a focus of prayer the anniversary of the declaration of human rights. This year the focus is on the freedom of religious belief. During the Mass, a candle was lit that will burn throughout the day to call us to prayer.
"We dedicate our Day of Prayer on Human Rights Day this year to the theme of freedom of belief. This Prayer allows us to reflect on the right of freedom of belief as it is enshrined in the United Nations Declaration and as it is enunciated in the teaching of the Catholic Church. It is a right that is related intrinsically to the dignity of the human person. It pertains to the human quest for Truth.
We dedicate our Day of Prayer on Human Rights Day this year to the theme of freedom of belief. This Prayer allows us to reflect on the right of freedom of belief as it is enshrined in the United Nations Declaration and as it is enunciated in the teaching of the Catholic Church. It is a right that is related intrinsically to the dignity of the human person. It pertains to the human quest for Truth."
Oh God,
all peoples have their origin in you and it is your will to gather them
as one family in yourself.
as one family in yourself.
Fill the hearts of all people with your love and the desire to ensure justice for all their brothers and sisters.
By sharing the good things of the earth, may we secure justice and equality for every human being, an end to all division, and a human society built on love and peace.
We make this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen
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