As Myanmar continues to suffer the devastating impacts of war, natural disasters and displacement, Jesuit Mission Australia and the Taizé Community invite people of all faiths to join together in solidarity and prayer in an online vigil.
The “Light in the Darkness: Global Prayer Vigil for Myanmar” online gathering will include reflection through Taizé music, scripture and testimonies from those surviving the crisis in Myanmar.
The vigil will be led by Helen Forde, chief executive of Jesuit Mission Australia, and Br Ghislain of the Taizé Community, joined by special guests from Myanmar.
Since the military coup of February 2021, more than 3.5 million people have been displaced and over 19.9 million are in desperate need of emergency assistance.
Recent indiscriminate airstrikes and a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake have only intensified the suffering. Families are facing severe food shortages, unsafe shelter, and a lack of access to clean water and medical care.
Myanmar has become one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises. Entire villages have been bombed, including schools, churches and hospitals destroyed, and millions are living and hiding in fear.
Jesuit Mission’s local Jesuit partners in Myanmar remain embedded in affected communities, delivering life-saving support to families on the frontiers as well as pastoral care and hope.
“Let us be a light in the darkness for the people of Myanmar,” Ms Forde said.
“This vigil is an opportunity to lift our voices together in hope and compassion, and to renew our call for peace.”
Register now to attend the prayer vigil: https://jesuitmission.org.au/vigil
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Light in the Darkness Global Prayer Vigil for Myanmar (Jesuit Mission)
