On National Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30, Mission chez nous offers a prayer of solidarity to be read during celebrations or in private.

This special prayer of solidarity for September 30, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, proposed by Mission chez nous and written by Alice Cleary, Atikamekw and Director of Social Protection at the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, and Pascale Haddad, collaborator at Mission chez nous, can be read during the universal prayer intentions on Sunday, September 28, and the Mass on Tuesday, September 30, or on any other occasion or celebration that takes place to mark this annual day.

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Prayer of Solidarity for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

God, creator of heaven and earth, we are born of you and we are your sons and daughters. On this September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, guide us by your Spirit.

Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike, we wish to be united in your Son, Jesus Christ. Our efforts alone are not enough to bring about truth and reconciliation—we need you.

In this Holy Year of Hope, you invite us to grow in your love and increase our love for one another.

Sow in us a "word of hope" that bears fruit.

Lead us forward on a "journey of hope" that teaches us to walk in harmony. Multiply the "signs of hope" that bring us together in song, laughter, and prayer. Open our hearts to "appeals for hope" so that, together, we may find ways marked by dignity.

With one heart, we praise you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and give you thanks for helping us remain "anchored in hope" as we face our common mission.

In this, all will recognize that we are brothers and sisters.

Amen.

Suggested for reading during the universal prayer intentions on Sunday, September 28, and at Mass on Tuesday, September 30.

Written by Alice Cleary and Pascale Haddad