International Human Rights Day

Reflection

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.” –Desmond Tutu

Prayer

Creator of all,

Today we recommit to upholding our bond as one human family. “We can only be human together.” Desmond Tutu’s words both inspire us towards the future while convicting us of the past. Our histories reveal so many instances when we have failed to be human together. Give us the strength to confess our wrongs to each other. And as we seek to move forward, give us the courage to defend the rights of all humankind, especially those who are most vulnerable, here and around the world. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to consider what I can do to advance respect for human rights in my corner
of the world.