International Women's Day
As we celebrate IWD today at OLMC, we are challenged with the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, highlighting the urgency of expediting efforts to achieve gender parity. At the current pace, full gender equality is projected to be reached by 2158, emphasising the need for immediate and decisive actions.
We are collectively called to renewed dedication to ensuring that all women and girls enjoy equal rights and opportunities, and that proactive measures are taken to eliminate existing disparities. So, we pray…
A prayer for women
Lord God, we are gathered together today
to give you praise and thanks
for your loving kindness to us.
Make us aware that it is not just what we do that is important
but how we do it.
Help us to be courageous, strong, caring,
passionate and compassionate
whatever our age, race or circumstances.
Let us bear witness to your love for all people
so that we may be
peaceful and joyful women.
Amen.
Written by Diana Ng and Catherine Gorman