This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, held on September 21st this year.
In that declaration, the United Nations’ most inclusive body recognised that peace “not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged, and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation”
The Religious Sisters of Charity’s work has always focused on providing support to the less fortunate in areas that often struggled with obtaining peace, with the Congregation spanning across Zambia, Malawi, Nigeria, Australia, the UK and the United States. Our Congregations’ work contributes to eliminating human trafficking, empowering communities with the knowledge to protect themselves as well as caring for the sick and poor, sowing the seeds of peace and prosperity where the congregation is active.
In recognition of International Day of Peace, please join us in prayer and reflection.
A Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the true King of peace. In You alone is found freedom.
Please free our world from conflict. Bring unity to troubled nations.
Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. Dispel all darkness and evil.
Protect the dignity of every human life. Replace hatred with Your love.
Give wisdom to world leaders. Free them from selfish ambition.
Eliminate all violence and war.
Glorious Virgin Mary, Saint Michael the Archangel,
Every angel and saint: Please pray for peace.
Pray for unity amongst nations. Pray for unity amongst all people.
Pray for the most vulnerable. Pray for those suffering.
Pray for the fearful. Pray for those most in need.
Pray for us all. Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear our prayers.
Jesus, I trust in You!
Amen.
