Reflection

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Prayer

God of justice,

There are so many oppressed and vulnerable people among us, beside us, and in our communities, waiting for support, help, and protection. Faced with their need and your call to respond, it is a dark spirit that tempts us to do nothing instead but mind our own business and keep our heads down. Goad us into action that we might expose the evil we see and to continue advocating for those particularly harmed by injustice. Inspire us to remember that we truly belong to each other, as sisters and brothers, and that you have called us to provide comfort and refuge for all those who are needy, without qualification. Amen.

Call to Action

Reflect on my personal commitment to advocate for others and resist injustice. On whose behalf am I being called to speak and to act?