The Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, a body made of leaders of the Consecrated Men and Women Congregations of the Catholic Church has composed a Prayer against illegal mining and destruction of the environment.
“As people of faith we believe that “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain” (Ps 127:1), it said in a Communique issued on November 1, 2022 signed Very Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Paul Saa-Dade Ennin, SMA, President of the Conference.
“We urge our members and all people of faith to join us in seeking from the Lord of all creation forgiveness for the harm we have caused to our environment through our actions and inactions,” the Religious Men and Women appealed.
Adding, they prayed also for the Spirit of power and fortitude so that with one accord and a common resolve they could win the fight against Galamsey.
They appealed to government, the law enforcement agencies and the Law courts to make the laws of the country work, without fear or favour and stated, “We believe also that it would require a grand coalition of well-meaning Ghanaians, civil society groups, professional bodies, religious and traditional groups as well as the media to come together to protect our common home and secure our future destiny.”
They expressed their preparedness to network and partner with similar minds in this fight for the good of our motherland.
To stop this evil, the Conference in the November 1 Communique invited all Ghanaians to revisit their patriotic song of “Yen Ara Asase Ni” (This is our land). “It should be a constant anthem on all media platforms and taught once again from Pre-school to the Tertiary level, they pointed out. Below is the prayer Yen Ara Asase Ni
This is our own cherished land, acquired through
the blood our ancestors shed for us.
It is now our turn to continue what our ancestors started.
Pride, cheating and selfishness have scarred our character,
and diminished our affection for our land.
Whether or not this nation prospers,
Depends on the character of the citizens of the nation. Bragging of educational achievements, empty boasting,
and vain talk are destroying our nation.
Hard work and respect for one another are what we need.
Selflessness and compassion for one another
will bring peace and prosperity to our nation. Whether or not this nation prospers,
Depends on the character of the citizens of the nation.
With this composed prayer, it is the hope of the conference that “soon and very soon, with our collective efforts we shall begin to see clean water bodies once again and our forest green and flourishing.”
The Conference of Major Superiors Ghana comprises of leaders of Consecrated Men and Women Congregations in the Catholic Church who strive to witness to the love of God through evangelisation and charitable work for the poor and the most vulnerable in society.
The ultimate goal is to be like Christ in the socio-cultural context in which evangelisation is carried out. Thus, Consecrated persons are invited to influence society actively through evangelisation and social interventions.
By Newswatchgh.com
