| Fr. Mike Bassano wrote a special poem to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Independence. It is an important step for the youngest Country in the world!
Blessings to this Country! May this special day bring Peace, Justice, Freedom and Prosperity. Let’s pray together for a future of Hope and Reconciliation!
Rising Again (10th Anniversary Poem)
Historical event after decades of war uniting together unique journey unfolding
Entirely new country with splendid diversity of rich ethnic cultures plentiful natural resources
Forging an identity gratefully bonding dreams achieving independence calling
Enflamed by freedom igniting fire of love burning within all searching for better way
Right to be themselves undimmed by struggle through trials of suffering sustained by hope
moment arriving courageously deciding referendum voting African nation creating
Joyful beginnings yet shadowed by conflict civil war looming undoing great work begun
Too many years of violence and conflict of being internally displaced or as refugees in other lands
Time is NOW for: Seeking lasting peace demanding justice desiring new life envisioning brighter future trusting in God’s presence guiding faith filled journey to this present day
And they shall NOT be disappointed for their LIGHT shall shine.
Resilient hearts determined to persevere facing every challenge inspired to move forward
Voices prophesying: “All South Sudanese are truly ONE people blessed by God.”
Harmony beckoning respecting each other walking side by side as sister and brother
Rising again from ashes South Sudan will endure standing tall with Solidarity enlightened by holy wisdom.
Photo credit: Paul Jeffrey (Referendum Day, South Sudan 2011) |
Date Published:July 09, 2021 Author:Claudia About the Author:Descriptor: Rome Office Article Tags:Latest News,Contribute |
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