𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗙’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲
It's fair to say we live in turbulent times. With wars and conflicts all around us, it’s easy to lose hope.
But SCIAF – the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund – believes that a better world is possible and is urging others to join them on a pilgrimage of peace.
Michael Hamilton from SCIAF’s community engagement team said: “We are urging people to join in solidarity with us and the many innocent victims of war around the world and walk and pray for a peaceful future.”
The walk for peace will take place from 9.15am on Saturday, 13 June and will follow a 5.6-mile route from St Joseph’s Church in Blantyre to Motherwell Cathedral.
Michael said: “Many people feel hopeless right now. Every time we turn on the television, there is news of yet more bombing, yet more death. Wars are decided by politicians, but in the end it’s innocent people who suffer. We do, however, believe in the power of prayer, and it is right that we lift those who suffer injustice to God with the hope of a better world.
“We hope as many people as possible will be able to join us. Although it’s over five miles, we will be going at a gentle pace and hoping to reach the Cathedral in about two and a half hours. We will be warmly welcomed at the Cathedral with drinks and food to look forward to.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
Join us on a short pilgrimage walk from St Joseph’s Blantyre to Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell.