Every year, December 1 is observed as World Aids Day. Below is a prayer from the Catholic Health Association and here you'll find current statistics on this global epidemic.
God of Promise,
today we are mindful of our sisters and brothers
suffering with HIV and AIDS.
We ask your healing presence
on millions of
people living with the disease today;
particularly the children who are
infected
or who have been orphaned by the disease.
Make of us a safe
haven for those who are abandoned,
discriminated against and rejected on
account of their illness.
Inspire us to speak out for a just
distribution
of health care and medical aid in this country
and for
generosity in sharing our resources with those struggling
under the
weight of this epidemic overseas.
As we begin our Advent
celebration
of waiting in hope for the birth of your Son,
let us
remember those across the world
who wait in hope for a cure. Amen.
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