Reflection

“The pluralism and the diversity of religions, colour, sex, race and language are willed by God in His wisdom, through which He created human beings. This divine wisdom is the source from which the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different derives.” – Declaration of Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb

Prayer

God of neighbors near and far,

As a Catholic health ministry, we have every reason to be grateful for the diversity of peoples who come through our doors and who serve by our sides. Help us to let your love and respect for our differences to become more manifest in our workplaces, for we recognize the wisdom in your designs over us. We are not all the same, and we are glad. Amen.

Call to Action

Make room in my heart today to receive those who are different than me. Practice respecting and loving their difference today.