Resources for Dominican Month of Peace
"Commit to Peace and Human Dignity"
This year's Dominican Month of Peace is a call for personal and collective commitment to action, solidarity, peace and respect for human dignity.
It urges everyone to actively engage in the cause of peace in Haiti, while reminding us that human dignity must be at the heart of all our efforts.
For many years, the people in Haiti have been subjected to violent atrocities and human rights violation, incessant killings, kidnappings, sexual assaults, human trafficking, and forced labor. These have greatly impacted members of the Dominican Family, including their ability to meet physically, while others had to leave the country for safety reasons. Details of the situation in Haiti will be provided in the coming weeks
The dates we are dedicating this program are Dec. 1, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025. It is a month long reflection and action aimed at promoting peace and global solidarity, particularly within the Dominican family in favor of a country in great difficulty.
These dates emphasize that peace is an ongoing process that requires sustained commitment beyond mere commemoration, and highlight the
unity of the Dominican family within the Order.
Please pray each week for our sisters and brothers in Haiti who continue to face threat to their lives. We ask too, that you also remember in your prayers, our sisters and brothers in Ukraine, Myanmar and others in life-threatening situations.
"The gospel of life triumphs over the fear that imprisons the world! Let us help one another in this fight within the Church and for the world!"
Resources for Dominican Month for Peace Haiti
First Sunday (Dec. 1) - Season of Hope
Second Sunday (Dec. 8) - In the midst of the world's vengeance
Third Sunday (Dec. 15) - And What should WE do?
Fourth Sunday (Dec. 22) - Denounce the violations of dignity
