“And for good reason,” exclaims Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director of ACN Canada. “Conflicts are multiplying through so-called traditional wars and through acts of terrorism,” she explains. “Despite the many calls for peace and dialogue, nothing seems to be happening. If I am asked: Should we pray? My answer is: More than ever.”
For Catholics, this age-old prayer is a way of entering into hope. “Many citizens, even believers, experience a certain gloom in the face of conflicts, terrorism, and economic difficulties that are increasingly present in our world. To counter this feeling—and above all, because praying is a gesture of solidarity and a request for and with the victims of war and terrorism—more than ever, we must pray.”
Aid to the Church in Need Canada invites you to be part of this meaningful global movement of prayer for peace on October 18.
There are a couple of ways to participate:
- By organizing an activity in your pastoral setting or school.
To obtain campaign material, submit your request in writing to Mrs. Valérie Vulcain at: vv@acn-canada.org or call 1-800-585-6333, ext. 227.
- By participating in the virtual prayer group that will take place on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
To register for the virtual event with your children or grandchildren, please visit:
We await you in large numbers! Together, more than ever, let us show solidarity and unite in prayer for peace!
