Reflection

“We as Catholic bishops love our country and pray for its peace and prosperity. For this very reason, we feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity.”  —United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Prayer

God of the voiceless,

As we respond to the signs of the times and extend your compassion today, we are thankful to have leaders within this ministry and across the Catholic community, who remain unflinching in their defense of human dignity. May their courage inspire our own, that we may fulfill our moral imperatives, as a ministry of the Church, distinguishing ourselves especially through service to and advocacy for all those who are particularly vulnerable and marginalized in our society. As a global ministry, help us to love and pray for our respective countries, while raising our voices in defense of our shared dignity. As one human family, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Recommit to embodying respect and inclusion for all those I encounter today.