World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st of December
each year. It is an opportunity for people worldwide, and especially the men
and women in Catholic health ministry who have served those living with HIV/AIDS,
to unite in the fight against HIV, to continue to show support for people
living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related
illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
So that your organization can participate in this day of awareness and reflection, Catholic Health Association (CHA) is sharing a prayer for use in your meetings, online newsletters, in social media and throughout the communities you serve.
And so we
pray …
God of Promise, today we are
mindful of our sisters and brothers suffering with HIV and AIDS. We ask your
healing presence on millions of people living with the disease today;
particularly the children who are infected or who have been orphaned by the
disease. Make of us a safe haven for those who are abandoned, discriminated
against and rejected on account of their illness. Inspire us to speak out for a
just distribution of health care and medical aid in this country and for generosity
in sharing our resources with those struggling under the weight of this
epidemic overseas.
As we begin our Advent
celebration of waiting in hope for the birth of your Son, let us remember those
across the world who wait in hope for a cure. Amen.
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