May the forces of Light bring illumination to all humankind.

May the spirit of Peace be spread everywhere.

May people of goodwill meet in a spirit of cooperation. May forgiveness on the part of all people be desired.

May this be so and help us to do our part in enabling this to be so in Ukraine and Russia at this time. Amen.

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PLANS, I always have plans!  My agenda is full. 
My mind is always thinking of what I will do next.
However when I woke up this morning
These words spoke loudly to me: "For I know the plans
I have for you," declares the Lord,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
As I contemplate this reading what word or phrase
speaks to me today?

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War accentuates the precariousness of vulnerable populations, including women. The Congrégation de Notre-Dame takes this opportunity on the International Women’s Rights Day to call for peace in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Women, who are often the first to suffer in these battles, are almost always excluded from the decisions that lead to militarization. We join our voices in solidarity with Ukrainian women with this prayer:

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