People of any or no faith are being invited to join together in a series of events.
The World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) was unanimously adopted by the UN United Nations in 2010 with the aim of uniting all people of faith under the umbrella of peace and harmony.
To celebrate this year’s WIHW, South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP) will hold a series of events led by a 92-year-old retired Roman Catholic priest in South Lakeland between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on February 2.
People are also invited to take part in their own practice at 7am and 7pm for half an hour daily from February 1 to February 7, which could include singing, meditation or reading.
Programme Timetable – February 2
- 2.30pm – 2.50pm Silent Meditation or Prayer
- 2.50pm – 3.10pm Study Session
The Priest will study Psalms 86, 98 and 145 (Psalm numbering according to The Catholic Bible)
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/
Psalm 86 86:1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me…
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/psalm-86.htm
Psalm 98 98:1 O sing unto the LORD a new song…
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/psalm-98.htm
Psalm 145 145:1 I will extol thee, my God, O king…
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/psalm-145.htm
People are welcome to study any religious text - 3.10pm – 3.25pm Silent Meditation or Prayer
- 3.25pm – 3.30pm Prayer and Blessing
The Priest will recite The Lord’s Prayer which starts Our Father…
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/prayers/our-father.html - People are welcome to recite any prayer or chant
The Priest will recite as a Blessing a Benediction Prayer (The Bible Numbers 6:24-26)
May the Lord Bless You
And Keep You.
The Lord Make His Face Shine Upon You
And Be Gracious to You.
The Lord Turn His Face Towards You
And Give You Peace.
The Lord give His Holy Benediction
Amen.
https://www.learnreligions.com/benediction-may-the-lord-bless-you-700494
People are welcome to recite any Blessing
People are advised that no event will take place online, but that people are asked to take part knowing that others will also be doing the same.
You can find out more information by contacting sledp2016@gmail.com
