A Day Devoted to Strengthening the Ideals of Peace
International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21st September. Established in 1981 by resolution 36/37, the United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Furthering the Day’s mission, the General Assembly voted unanimously in 2001 to adopt resolution 55/282 establishing 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease- fire.
Across the school we have been considering what peace means to us and how important it is in the lives of many different people at this time.
In our staff reflection this morning, we said the prayer of St Francis of Assisi, which reminds us that every one of us can be a channel of peace.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love;
Where there is injury your pardon, Lord;
And where there's doubt true faith in you.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love;
Where there is injury your pardon, Lord;
And where there's doubt true faith in you.
Oh, Master grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there's despair in life let me bring hope;
Where there is darkness, only light;
And where there's sadness, ever joy.
Where there's despair in life let me bring hope;
Where there is darkness, only light;
And where there's sadness, ever joy.
