Fasting and prayer.
The Italian Bishops have set a day aside for India.
September 5, the memorial of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta has been designated as a day of prayer and fasting for the people of India in hope that the anti-Christian violence and persecution will soon come to an end.
.- The Italian Bishops’ Conference is inviting all Italian dioceses to join in a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, September 5, for an end to the anti-Christian violence in India.
The day of prayer, which will be held “as a sign of spiritual closeness and solidarity with our brothers and sisters who so harshly tried in their faith,” especially in the state of Orissa, will take place on the “liturgical memorial of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta or on another day established by the Diocesan Bishop,” Fides news agency reported. - CNA
I wonder if any other countries will follow suit?
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September 4th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Funny how beauty has nothing to do with facial features.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:28 am
So happy to see the Italian bishops have done this!
September 4th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I’m with ya, Terry.
Thanks for the heads-up.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
I don’t know about other countries but I am marking this day this way.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
P.S. Hat tip to you Terry for the CNA quote which I ripped to accompany my quick sketch of the Blessed Mother Teresa