Special prayer for peace and safety on borders
CAMIL PARKHE | Monday, 10 October 2016 AT 11:24 AM IST
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PUNE: The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has called for a day of prayer all over the country on Sunday, October 16, in view of the ongoing religious events of various communities and the ‘extraordinary challenges’ on the country’s borders.
The CBCI is the apex body of the Catholic Church in the country.
CBCI President Cardinal Baselios Cleemis has issued a circular to the church hierarchy in the country, asking them to conduct special religious services for the nation on October 16.
Cardinal Cleemis in his circular has referred to Dasara festival on October 11, Muharram, a day of special significance to the Muslims, on October 12, and the birth of Guru Granth commemorated by the Sikhs on October 20 and the forthcoming Diwali festival.
“Amidst all these festivals, our beloved country is going through extraordinary challenges especially on its borders. The Catholic church prays for our beloved country, for justice, peace, prosperity and welfare, harmony and unity,” Cardinal Cleemis said.
While urging the church leaders to conduct special liturgies and prayers for the nation on this day, the CBCI President has also invited people of goodwill to join in praying for the country.
“May every place of worship chime with prayers for our beloved nation, its leaders and its people,” the cardinal has said.
