By Sr. Dianna Ortiz, OSU
God of Truth and Justice,
We thank you for the community of women activists,
Those who use their words to defend the human dignity
Of the oppressed, marginalized, and forgotten among us.
We thank you for the community of women activists
Whose hands bring comfort to the afflicted,
And transform the rejected of society,
To claim their human rights
And to realize their full potential as citizens of the Earth.
We thank you for the community of women activists
Who join hands across the globe and take to the streets
And call on impacted communities to rise
For their rights to dignity, freedom, and equality.
We pray for the safety of our sister activists
Those on the frontlines who risk their lives
And reputations each time they confront institutions of power.
In a spirit of solidarity with out sister activists,
May we draw inspiration from their life's work
And commit to be active witnesses for justice.
Amen
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